The Role of Advocacy in Adapting the Diabetes Prevention Program for Couple-Based Delivery That Reaches Marginalized Groups.
Monique C Aguirre, Heather Brown, Dana Gershenoff...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33536698Actively Recruiting
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Age: 18Years +
All Genders
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PreventT2 Together: Examining the Efficacy of Couple-based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Led by University of Utah · Updated on 2025-05-30
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Utah
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Nearly half of adults in the United States have or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new couple-based lifestyle intervention called PreventT2 Together, designed to prevent type 2 diabetes among partnered adults. The study addresses challenges in retaining participants in lifestyle programs, especially among racial and ethnic minority groups, by involving romantic partners to support lasting positive lifestyle changes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: an individual lifestyle intervention based on the 2021 National Diabetes Prevention Program (PreventT2), or a couple-based adaptation of this program (PreventT2 Together) approved by the CDC. Both interventions are delivered by trained lifestyle coaches over the course of 12 months, with content tailored to either individuals at high risk or couples working together to support healthy lifestyle changes. During the study, 162 couples will be monitored for changes in physical activity levels, specifically moderate to vigorous physical activity, as well as other health and lifestyle factors such as HbA1c, weight, stress, nutrition, sleep, and perceived partner support. Data will be collected at baseline, monthly during the intervention, and at the end of the 1-year period, totaling 13 assessment points. The study will also evaluate relationship satisfaction and intervention retention, with the goal of improving real-world outcomes and reducing health disparities related to type 2 diabetes prevention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
PreventT2 Together: Examining the Efficacy of Couple-based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Target partner meets CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program eligibility: BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² (≥ 23 kg/m² if Asian American)
- No diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Not currently pregnant
- High risk for type 2 diabetes based on CDC Prediabetes Risk Test score ≥ 5, previous Gestational Diabetes (for women), or recent blood test showing prediabetes
- Couple has lived together for 1 or more years
- Both partners are willing to participate in the research
- Both partners are at least 18 years old
- Both partners are fluent in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Supporting partner has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
- Either partner has another chronic disease with major changes or events in the past 3 months
- Either partner is currently on medication or involved in a lifestyle program for prediabetes or obesity
- Either partner has previously participated in the National DPP
- Either partner feels uncomfortable participating in a lifestyle program with their partner
- Either partner reports low relationship commitment (score of 4 or lower on a commitment scale from 1 to 7)
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 12 months
Participants engage in a lifestyle intervention program designed to prevent type 2 diabetes, delivered either individually or with their romantic partner over the course of one year. This program includes 22 or more classes focusing on lifestyle changes such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
Monthly visits during the intervention
Follow-up
Duration - Approximately 2 months
Participants report lifestyle factors, health outcomes, and relationship functioning to assess the long-term impact of the intervention after the 12-month treatment period.
1 post-intervention visit to assess outcomes at 14 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84112
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Research Team
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Elizabeth Z Beaulieu, B.S.
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Katherine JW Baucom, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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