NCT00739336

Diabetes Prevention and Control in the Workplace: A Pilot Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (actual)
• Sponsor: State University of New York - Upstate Medical University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This worksite program for Onondaga County employees is a pilot research study aimed at decreasing the risk of developing diabetes (or improving metabolic control for adults with diabetes). The main goal is to improve the nutrition and physical habits of the participants, and promote weight loss in those who are overweight. The investigators will also examine factors that predict participation in the program and influence a participant's outcome/success in the program.

Conditions

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Diabetes Prevention and Control	The program will be delivered over 3 months in 12 one hour weekly mid-day sessions at the worksite. The curriculum has been adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program, the National Diabetes Education Program and Conversation maps from Healthy Interactions Inc. Topics relate to healthy eating, physical activity, coping with disease and depression, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Additional topics may be included per feedback and need of the participants. After completion of the 3 month program, there will be monthly meetings.

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-07-01
• Primary completion: 2014-12-01
• Completion: 2014-12-01
• First posted: 2008-08-21
• Last updated: 2016-10-05
• Results posted: 2016-10-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States