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Reducing Obesity and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Latinas Using a Novel Behavioral Strategy Addressing Appetitive Traits
Led by University of California, San Diego · Updated on 2026-03-17
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of California, San Diego
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a behavioral treatment program called Regulation of Cues (ROC) adapted specifically for Latinas with prediabetes. The study aims to see if this program can help treat prediabetes, prevent the development of Type 2 Diabetes, and reduce weight in this population. The research is sponsored by the University of California, San Diego and focuses on a novel approach addressing appetite and eating behavior traits. The ROC program includes appetite awareness training and cue-exposure treatment tailored for Latinas. Participants will attend 14 treatment sessions over approximately four months. This behavioral intervention is designed to help participants better manage their nutrition, cravings, and eating patterns. There is no placebo group or masking involved in this study. Participants will be involved in attending treatment sessions and providing feedback on whether they found the treatment helpful. Their attendance at all 14 sessions during the four-month treatment period will also be tracked. The primary outcomes include participant ratings of the treatment's helpfulness and session attendance. The study runs from March 2026 to June 2027 and focuses on Latinas aged 18 to 55 with prediabetes and obesity.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Behavioral Approach for Latinas Addressing Nutrition, Cravings, and Eating Patterns to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women who self-identify as Hispanic or Latina, aged 18 to 55
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 45 kg/m2
- Documented diagnosis of prediabetes confirmed by HbA1c level of 5.7-6.4%
- Proficient in Spanish or English at a 5th grade level
- Physician approval to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Current diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
- Current pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during study
- Recent heart disease, angina symptoms, stroke, or orthopedic problems limiting activity
- Serious medical conditions making physical activity unsafe
- Enrollment in weight-loss programs or using medications for weight loss or prediabetes
- Moderate or severe alcohol/substance use disorder, acute suicidal thoughts, psychosis, compensatory behaviors, or bulimia diagnosis
- Psychiatric hospitalization in past year
- Planning to move from the San Diego area within 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 4 months
Participants undergo Regulation of Cues (ROC), a behavioral treatment including appetite awareness training and cue-exposure treatment adapted for Latinas with prediabetes.
14 treatment sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UCSD Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR
La Jolla, California, United States, 92093
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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