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Enhanced DPP for Prediabetes

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Overseen ByFreda Patterson, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Delaware
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to determine if adding better sleep habits and time-restricted eating to the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can improve health measures for people with prediabetes. Participants will either follow the regular DPP or try the enhanced version, which emphasizes sleep and eating patterns. The trial targets adults diagnosed with prediabetes and a BMI over 25 (a measure of body fat based on height and weight). As an unphased trial, it provides a unique opportunity to explore innovative lifestyle changes that could significantly enhance health.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the study team or your doctor.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Studies have shown that the two additional components of the enhanced Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP++)—a sleep health app and time-restricted eating—are generally safe for people with prediabetes.

Research indicates that improving sleep can help control blood sugar. For example, one study found that increasing sleep over a few weeks improved blood sugar levels and insulin use. This suggests that sleep programs are usually easy for participants to follow.

Regarding time-restricted eating, research shows it can safely help improve blood sugar levels. One study found that eating within a 10-hour window led to better blood sugar management and was manageable for participants. Another study showed that this approach significantly reduced body weight and improved blood sugar control.

In summary, research supports that the additional components in DPP++ are safe and generally well-tolerated for most people with prediabetes.12345

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Enhanced Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP++) for prediabetes because it goes beyond the standard lifestyle changes. Unlike the typical DPP, which focuses on healthy eating, exercise, and behavior changes, the enhanced version adds two innovative components: a digital app to improve sleep and a time-restricted eating plan. These additions aim to tackle prediabetes from new angles, potentially boosting the effectiveness of the program and helping participants achieve better health outcomes more efficiently.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for prediabetes?

Studies have shown that the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) effectively helps people avoid developing type 2 diabetes. Participants in the program have reduced their diabetes risk by 58% through lifestyle changes like healthier eating and regular exercise. In this trial, some participants will receive the standard DPP, while others will receive an enhanced version, DPP++, which includes two new components: a sleep health digital application and time-restricted eating, meaning eating only during certain hours of the day. These additions aim to increase the program's effectiveness. While specific data on DPP++ is still being gathered, the improvements rely on strong evidence that better sleep and mindful eating can enhance overall health.678910

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults in Delaware who are overweight or obese (BMI 25+; 23+ for Asian Americans) and have prediabetes, a history of gestational diabetes, or a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.
* Prediabetes confirmed by blood test result within 12 months of enrollment, previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), or positive screening for prediabetes based on the Prediabetes Risk Test
* BMI of 25 kg/m² or greater (23 kg/m² or greater for Asian Americans)

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-3 months

Randomization

Participants are randomized to either the standard DPP or DPP++

1 month

Treatment

Participants receive either the standard DPP or the enhanced DPP++ with additional sleep health and time-restricted eating interventions

12 months
Weekly sessions in months 1-4, bi-weekly in months 5-6, monthly in months 7-12

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for metabolic and cardiovascular health outcomes

6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
  • Sleep Health Digital Application
  • Time-Restricted Eating (TRE)

Trial Overview

The study compares the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to an enhanced version that adds a sleep health app and time-restricted eating. Participants are randomly assigned to one group to see which approach better improves heart and metabolic health.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Enhanced Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP++)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Group II: Standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP Control)Active Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Delaware

Lead Sponsor

Trials
167
Recruited
25,700+

Citations

The Diabetes Prevention Program and Its Outcomes Study

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Evidence

It also found that successful completion of the National DPP lifestyle change program reduced progression to diabetes for these individuals by 35%. To access ...

What Is the National DPP?

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NCT06067139 | Sleep for Health Study on the Effects of ...

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Insights from Ng et al. (2024) | SLEEP | Oxford Academic

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Review Effects of sleep intervention on glucose control

Sleep extension from 7 to 14 days improved blood glucose control and insulin sensitivity in both healthy and diabetes participants. Diabetes sleep education and ...

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Conclusions Using the most updated US national data, we found a high risk of all-cause mortality among individuals with IGT having sleep ...