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Reduced Carbohydrate Diet for Prediabetes

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Led By Drew Sayer, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
18-75 years of age
BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 16 visit
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help determine which combination and sequence of weight loss program features are most effective in people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Eligible Conditions
  • Prediabetes
  • Obesity

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You are between 18 and 75 years old.
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You have a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or higher.
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You are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 16 visit
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 16 visit 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 glucose
Change in insulin
Changes in QUICKI index
+3 more
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in aerobic fitness
Changes in overall strength
Diet Intake and Physical Activity Monitoring

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Reduced Carbohydrate DietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Enrollment in a group-based behavioral weight loss intervention based on the Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum with reduced carbohydrate diet plan.
Group II: High Carbohydrate DietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Enrollment in a group-based behavioral weight loss intervention based on the Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum with high carbohydrate diet plan.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Reduced Carbohydrate Diet
2021
N/A
~90
High Carbohydrate Diet
2021
N/A
~90

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor
1,565 Previous Clinical Trials
2,268,268 Total Patients Enrolled
General MillsIndustry Sponsor
21 Previous Clinical Trials
1,519 Total Patients Enrolled
Drew Sayer, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
4 Previous Clinical Trials
100,189 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

High Carbohydrate Diet (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04745572 — N/A
Prediabetes Research Study Groups: High Carbohydrate Diet, Reduced Carbohydrate Diet
Prediabetes Clinical Trial 2023: High Carbohydrate Diet Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04745572 — N/A
High Carbohydrate Diet (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04745572 — N/A
Prediabetes Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04745572 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any available slots in this experiment for participants?

"This clinical trial, which was initially published on May 14th 2021 and last updated September 23rd 2022, is actively seeking participants."

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What is the current enrollment figure for this medical trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov documents that this clinical trial, which was initially posted on May 14th 2021, is currently recruiting participants. Approximately 90 patients are required to be recruited from 1 qualified medical site."

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Is the age limitation of this clinical trial restricted to participants younger than 30?

"Prospective study participants must be between 18-75 years of age in order to qualify for this experiment. Additionally, there are 217 trials available for minors and 833 clinical studies designed for elderly patients."

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What are the eligibility criteria for enrolling in this trial?

"This medical trial requires all applicants to have a BMI above the threshold for obesity and be aged between 18 years old and 75. In total, 90 patients are being accepted into this study."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Alabama
What site did they apply to?
UAB Highlands Family and Community Medicine Clinic
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Interested in losing weight, improving health and mobility. I have tried several different medications and none seem to help.
PatientReceived no prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Phone Call
Most responsive sites:
  1. UAB Highlands Family and Community Medicine Clinic: < 24 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
~23 spots leftby Mar 2025