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Behavioral Intervention

DPP Plus: 30-minute calls for Prediabetes (Sustain-DPP Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Elizabeth M Venditti, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline at 24 months
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Sustain-DPP Trial Summary

This trial will study how two weight loss programs impact the health of older adults. If successful, this could provide a sustainable way to help older adults stay healthy.

Eligible Conditions
  • Prediabetes
  • Aging
  • Obesity

Sustain-DPP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline at 24 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline at 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in bodyweight
Secondary outcome measures
Change in diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
Change in fasting glucose
Change in fasting insulin
+8 more
Other outcome measures
Change in health related quality of life
Change in mood

Sustain-DPP Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: DPP Plus: 30-minute callsActive Control1 Intervention
Following the 6-month, 16-session, DPP core program, 30-minute group telephone calls will be implemented. Structured behavioral DPP maintenance sessions with a healthy aging focus occur once-per-month from months 7 to 12, and every-two-months from months 13 to 24.
Group II: DPP Minimal: 15-minute callsPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Following the 6-month, 16-session, DPP core program, 15-minute group telephone calls will be implemented. Social-support sessions occur once-per-month from months 7 to 12, and every-two-months from months 13 to 24.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,719 Previous Clinical Trials
16,342,027 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
2,357 Previous Clinical Trials
4,314,872 Total Patients Enrolled
Elizabeth M Venditti, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniv. Pittsburgh School of Medicine-Dept. Psychiatry
1 Previous Clinical Trials
322 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there opportunities available for potential participants to join this trial?

"Contrary to external expectations, this clinical trial is not actively recruiting patients. Although it was initially posted on March 27th 2018 and last edited on January 7th 2022, other research initiatives currently require volunteers; with 1,380 of them ready for applicants right now."

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~45 spots leftby Apr 2025