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Addressing Food Access and Physical Activity to Improve Diabetes Prevention Outcomes Among Underserved African Americans

A study testing Culturally-tailored, enhanced adaption of Diabetes Prevention Program in people with Diabetes and Physical Activity, run by University of Missouri, Kansas City at 1 site in United States.

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an enhanced, culturally, socially, and structurally tailored Diabetes Prevention Program (E-DPP) can improve weight loss and related diabetes risk factors in African American adults with prediabetes living in low-income, socially vulnerable communities. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes, Physical Activity, Food Security
What is being tested?
Culturally-tailored, enhanced adaption of Diabetes Prevention Program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
408 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
4 Jan 2027to 28 Feb 2031
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Members of a participating church or user of a participating church's outreach services
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Prediabetic (score of 5 or higher in the National Diabetes Prevention Program Risk Score or ([body mass index > 24 or history of gestational diabetes] and (5.7-6.4 A1v, 100-125 mg/dL fasting plasma glucose, or 140-149 mg/dL oral glucose tolerance test)

Who cannot join

  • Individuals who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant in the next year
  • Individuals with unsafe blood pressure levels (160 systolic or higher or 100 diastolic or higher) without a medical clearance firn
  • Individuals who are not able to engage in low-impact physical activity
  • Individuals who do not speak English
  • Individuals who live in a household with a participant in this study at a different church

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Jenifer E Allsworth, PhD contact

816-235-1781

allsworthj@umkc.edu

Jannette E Berkley-Patton, PhD contact

816-235-1781

berkleypattonj@umkc.edu

United States1 site
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108

    Jenifer E Allsworth, PhD, 816-235-1781, allsworthj@umkc.edu

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About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an enhanced, culturally, socially, and structurally tailored Diabetes Prevention Program (E-DPP) can improve weight loss and related diabetes risk factors in African American adults with prediabetes living in low-income, socially vulnerable communities.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

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  • Does the enhanced DPP (E-DPP) lead to greater percent weight loss at 6 and 12 months compared to the standard culturally tailored DPP (S-DPP)?
  • How do social determinants (e.g., food insecurity, stigma, access to resources) influence weight loss and engagement in lifestyle behaviors?

Researchers will compare a standard culturally tailored DPP (S-DPP) to an enhanced DPP (E-DPP) to see if improving access to healthy food, physical activity, and community resources increases weight loss and improves diabetes-related outcomes.

Participants will

  1. Attend DPP sessions delivered in community settings (e.g., churches)
  2. Receive lifestyle education focused on diet, physical activity, and weight loss
  3. Engage in physical activity (including in-class exercise sessions [E-DPP only] and community-based options)
  4. Receive support for healthy eating, including food deliveries ([E-DPP only]), food selection guidance, and referrals to food assistance programs
  5. Receive information and support for accessing community resources for food and physical activity
Read the detailed description

This study is a cluster-randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an enhanced, culturally, socially, and structurally tailored Diabetes Prevention Program (E-DPP) compared to a standard culturally tailored DPP (S-DPP) among African American adults with prediabetes residing in low-income, socially vulnerable communities. The trial will enroll approximately 408 participants across 12 community-based sites (churches), which will be randomized to deliver either S-DPP or E-DPP to minimize contamination across intervention conditions.

Both intervention arms are grounded in the evidence-based DPP lifestyle intervention and incorporate cultural tailoring strategies to improve relevance and acceptability in African American communities. The enhanced intervention builds upon this foundation by explicitly addressing multilevel social determinants that influence engagement in healthy eating and physical activity. Specifically, E-DPP integrates structural supports to improve access to healthy foods and safe, low-cost physical activity opportunities, alongside strategies to address social stigma related to obesity, poverty, and food insecurity.

The E-DPP includes additional components delivered during and between sessions. These include provision of fruits and vegetables during sessions, experiential activities focused on healthy food selection and budgeting, and facilitated linkage to community food resources such as food pantries and assistance programs. Physical activity support includes structured in-session exercise and guidance on accessing community-based physical activity programs. Participants in the E-DPP arm will also receive tailored text messaging designed to reinforce behavior change, promote utilization of community resources, and reduce stigma-related barriers to engagement.

The intervention is delivered over a 12-month period, with assessments conducted at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. A community-engaged approach informs intervention design and implementation, ensuring alignment with local context and resources. The study is guided by theoretical frameworks that emphasize the role of social and structural determinants in shaping health behaviors and outcomes.

In addition to evaluating intervention effects, the study will examine potential mediators and moderators of weight loss, including social determinant-related stressors, access to resources, and psychosocial factors. A concurrent process evaluation will assess intervention fidelity, dose, participant engagement, acceptability, and feasibility, as well as cost-related considerations. These data will inform identification of key intervention components and support future scalability and dissemination of the enhanced program in underserved communities.

Being tested
Culturally-tailored, enhanced adaption of Diabetes Prevention Program
Keywords
diabetes, obesity, community-based participatory research, Weight loss, Cluster randomized trial, lifestyle change program, faith-based organizations, African American
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Motor Activity, Obesity, Weight Loss

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Culturally-tailored, enhanced adaption of Diabetes Prevention ProgramBehavioural

    This intervention adapts the CDC PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program into two 12-month delivery models led by community peer coaches with student support across 22 sessions (16 core, 6 maintenance). Both arms include pre-program outreach, a pre-session addressing diabetes disparities, goal setting and barrier identification, structured sessions with weigh-ins captured in REDCap, review of self-monitoring logs, and guided curriculum delivery. Participants use Wi-Fi scales and fitness trackers to support behavior change. The enhanced arm adds tailored text messaging, resource navigation, food access supports, and culturally tailored physical activity to address barriers and improve engagement and sustainability.

Study groups in NCT07560969
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Standard Diabetes Prevention Program (S-DPP)Active comparatorStandard DPP (S-DPP) is a 12-month, in-person lifestyle intervention based on the CDC PreventT2 curriculum, delivered by community peer coaches across 22 sessions (16 core, 6 maintenance). Coaches conduct pre-program outreach and a pre-session addressing diabetes disparities, goal setting, and attendance barriers. Each session includes weigh-ins with REDCap capture, review of self-monitoring logs for diet, activity, and goals, and guided delivery of the curriculum. Participants receive Wi-Fi scales and fitness trackers to support weight loss and physical activity tracking. Certain sessions provide information on local, low- or no-cost food and physical activity resources to support and maintain behavior change.
Receives: Behavioral: Culturally-tailored, enhanced adaption of Diabetes Prevention Program
Enhanced Diabetes Prevention Program (E-DPP)ExperimentalEnhanced DPP (E-DPP) is a 12-month intervention based on the CDC PreventT2 curriculum that integrates digital tools, community resources, and culturally tailored supports across 22 sessions (16 core, 6 maintenance). Coaches conduct pre-program outreach and a pre-session addressing diabetes disparities, goal setting, and attendance barriers. Sessions include weigh-ins with REDCap capture, review of self-monitoring logs, and guided curriculum delivery. Participants receive Wi-Fi scales and fitness trackers and access tailored text messages with DPP content and resource links. Coaches provide additional messaging support. The model also includes in-class healthy food distribution and culturally tailored physical activity sessions, as well as information on local low- or no-cost resources to support sustained behavior change.
Receives: Behavioral: Culturally-tailored, enhanced adaption of Diabetes Prevention Program

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Weight loss

    Percent weight loss measured as percent change in weight (in pounds) from baseline at 6 and 12 months

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Nutrition security

    Self-reported nutrition security

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  2. Dietary intake

    Self-reported dietary quality that assesses alignment with US dietary guidelines

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  3. DPP Attendance

    Number of DPP sessions attended

    Measured: 6 months

  4. Physical activity (subjective)

    Self-reported physical activity

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  5. Physical activity (objective)

    Physical activity measured by accelerometer

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months

  6. Use of community resources for food access

    Self-reported use of food access community resources

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  7. Use of community resources for physical activity

    Self-reported use of physical activity community resources

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  8. Blood pressure

    Measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  9. Glycosylated hemoglobin

    Measured A1c categorized via American Diabetes Association guidelines

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  10. Food security

    Self-reported measure of household food security

    Measured: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 May 2026
  2. Study start4 Jan 2027 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion28 Feb 2031 (estimated)
  4. Study completion28 Feb 2031 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This intervention adapts the CDC PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) into two delivery models over 12 months, led by community peer coaches with student support and structured around 22 sessions (16 core, 6 maintenance). Both models emphasize engagement, self-monitoring, and culturally tailored support, with data captured via REDCap. Standard DPP (S-DPP) delivers in-person sessions following the PreventT2 curriculum. Coaches conduct outreach, lead a pre-session on disparities, goal setting, and barriers, and facilitate sessions with weigh-ins, tracking review, and curriculum delivery. Participants receive Wi-Fi scales and Fitbits. Enhanced DPP (E-DPP) integrates digital tools, resource navigation, and partnerships. Participants receive tailored text messages, track behaviors, and access resources. Coaches provide messaging support. The model includes food distributions and tailored physical activity sessions to address barriers and support behavior change.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
408 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07560969
Sponsor's protocol ID
2130354
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
24 Apr 2026
Last updated
9 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: De-identified study data for participants will be shared in an NIH-approved repository or made available by request from the PIs.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Culturally-tailored, enhanced adaption of Diabetes Prevention Program in people with Diabetes and Physical Activity, run by University of Missouri, Kansas City at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Jenifer E Allsworth, PhD (816-235-1781, allsworthj@umkc.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Weight loss (time frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Jun 2026.

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