Evaluation of a Lifestyle Intervention for Employees With Prediabetes

Ohio State University78 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a worksite lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention among employees with prediabetes.

The lifestyle intervention includes a 16-week group-based program which targets weight reduction through the adoption of a lower fat diet and greater physical activity.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Prediabetes Overweight Obese

Interventions

Lifestyle counselingBEHAVIORAL

16-week nutrition, physical activity and behavioral intervention

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old * overweight or obese * prediabetes with elevated glucose value Exclusion Criteria: * recent cardiovascular event * use of corticosteroids * concurrent participation in a structured weight loss program * pregnant or lactating

Locations (1)

Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Body Weight

Change in body weight

Time frame: 4 months

Body Weight

Change in body weight

Time frame: 7 Months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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