BRInging the Diabetes Prevention Program to GEriatric Populations - PILOT

NYU Langone Health16 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this pilot study is to test the feasibility of implementing a telehealth adaption of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) intervention among 30 NYC senior center members. The intervention will be conducted through 6 weekly webinars with a certified DPP coach. Participants will receive a binder and physical activity tracker to complete self-monitoring of diet and physical activity. The primary outcome is feasibility and acceptability of the intervention measured by workshop attendance and focus group feedback. Secondary outcomes include changes in diet, physical activity, and weight.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Diabetes

Interventions

6 Week InterventionBEHAVIORAL

Weekly interactive webinars based on the DPP curriculum at senior center.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women age ≥ 60 years * Diabetes Risk Score \>=5 Exclusion Criteria: * Decisional incapacity to consent

Locations (1)

New York University School of Medicine

New York, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Program engagement

calculated by subtracting attending study visits from those enrolled

Time frame: 8 Weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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