NCT07443995

Evidence-based Intervention for Diabetes Prevention

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: New York University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this behavioral intervention trial is to develop strategies to decrease the incidence of diabetes within the UAE. The investigators will investigate the effectiveness of a group-based telehealth intervention facilitated by a health coach in adults at risk for developing diabetes who live in the UAE. The investigators will conduct a single-arm feasibility trial of the Evidence-based Intervention for Diabetes prevention among thirty adults with prediabetes. All participants will receive 12 weekly virtual intervention sessions over the course of three months, facilitated by a trained DPP lifestyle coach who is from the same cultural community and can deliver the material in either Arabic or English. The primary feasibility measure is acceptability, as measured by intervention session attendance. Other outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline and three months at NYU Abu Dhabi, where study staff will assess weight, hemoglobin A1c, diet, and physical activity.

Detailed description

Study Purpose This feasibility study will investigate the effectiveness of an individual automated plus group-based telehealth arm facilitated by a health coach. The long-term goal is to develop strategies to decrease the incidence of diabetes within the UAE. Study Hypotheses Participants will attend \>50% of intervention sessions and will experience a clinically significant reduction in weight of 3.5% after 12 weeks. Predictors of intervention acceptability will include age, gender, and baseline body mass index. Study Objectives Study investigators will conduct a single-arm feasibility trial of the Evidence-based Intervention for Diabetes prevention among thirty adults with prediabetes. All participants will receive 12 weekly virtual intervention sessions over the course of three months, facilitated by a trained DPP lifestyle coach who is from the same cultural community and can deliver the material in either Arabic or English. The primary feasibility measure is acceptability. Other outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline and three months at NYU Abu Dhabi where study staff will assess weight, hemoglobin A1c, diet, and physical activity. This project will accomplish the following specific aims: Aim 1: Identify predictors associated with intervention adherence. Predictors of adherence to intervention arms will include age, gender, and baseline body mass index. Predictors of adherence to intervention arms will include age, gender, and baseline body mass index. Investigators will also evaluate the acceptability of the intervention using surveys and semi-structured interviews. Aim 2: Assess the effectiveness of the intervention on key clinical outcomes. Hypothesis 2: Participants will experience a clinically significant reduction in weight of 3.5% after 12 weeks. In-person outcome assessment visits to measure weight and glycemia at baseline, and 3 months among all participants will be conducted.

Conditions

• Pre-diabetes
• Lifestyle Risk Reduction
• Diet Prevention of Metabolic Diseases

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Adapted diabetes prevention program	The intervention is based on the CDC Diabetes Prevention Program and has been adapted into a culturally appropriate intervention in an Arab context. The program has been condensed into 12 sessions with an additional session that addresses lifestyle factors during Ramadan. Each session covers a different topic related to diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. Additionally, the intervention includes written materials to help participants develop lifestyle goals and encourages them to seek social support. There are a series of 12 videos in Arabic and English that support the information delivered in the group sessions. In addition to the group sessions, participants will have access to the automated app and education materials.
BEHAVIORAL	App based support	This intervention will provide educational videos that have been culturally adapted to the Arab context and additional automated supports for lifestyle modification. Study participants will be provided with access to an app that they will be encouraged to engage with on a regular basis. The app will provide basic diet, physical activity, and lifestyle support to prevent diabetes. Participants will also be able to track activity, diet, and receive feedback on their personal weight, diet habits, and activity levels.
BEHAVIORAL	Patient education materials	Participants will be provided written or web-based diabetes prevention materials. These materials will provide basic tips on diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-01
• Primary completion: 2027-06-01
• Completion: 2027-08-01
• First posted: 2026-03-02
• Last updated: 2026-03-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United Arab Emirates