Program for preventing diabetes in rural communities

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two delivery methods of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) in rural areas: group video sessions via Zoom and a self-directed approach. The study will assess weight loss, physical activity, and HbA1c levels among participants over a 12-month period. Additionally, it will compare different recruitment strategies to determine their impact on enrollment and retention rates. The findings will help identify best practices for delivering diabetes prevention programs in rural settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* BMI ≥25 kg/m2, ≥23 kg/m2 if Asian
* Blood test results in the pre diabetic range within the last year (HbA1C = 5.7%-6.4% or fasting plasma glucose= 100-125 mg/dl or 2-hr. plasma glucose following a 75-gm glucose load = 140-199 mg/dL) or have previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes or a positive screening for pre diabetes based on CDC pre diabetes risk test
* Willing to travel to KSRE site for orientation and outcome testing
* Available to attend pre-specified meeting time of GV for their respective KSRE location
* Medically stable as deemed by primary care provider consent
* English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous diagnosis of Type I or II diabetes
* Taking FDA-approved weight loss medications
* Primary care provider stating that patient should not participate
* Self-report as currently pregnant or within 6 weeks of having given birth (or planning to become pregnant in the next 12 months)
* Unable to engage in physical activity

Where it's running

• University of Kansas Medical Center
  Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Anna M Gorczyca, PhD — University of Kansas Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Annie Rice, M.S.
• Email: arice7@kumc.edu
• Phone: 785-764-3770

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.