PreventT2 Together: Examining the Efficacy of Couple-based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · Nov 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The PreventT2 Together trial is studying a new approach to help couples prevent type 2 diabetes, which is a common health issue affecting many adults. The goal is to support partnered adults in making healthier lifestyle choices together, such as improving their diet and increasing physical activity. This study is looking for couples who have been living together for at least a year, where one partner is at risk for diabetes but does not have it yet. To qualify, both partners must be at least 18 years old, fluent in English, and willing to participate in the program.

Participants can expect to engage in activities and discussions that focus on making positive lifestyle changes as a couple. However, couples cannot join if one partner has type 2 diabetes or if either partner has other serious health conditions. This trial offers a unique opportunity for couples to support each other in a fun and engaging way while working to prevent diabetes. If you think you might be eligible, consider joining this important research to help improve health for yourself and your partner!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• 1. "Target partner" is eligible for the National DPP per CDC eligibility requirements:
• • BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² (≥ 23 kg/m² if Asian American), and
• • Do not have a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and
• • Not currently pregnant, and
• • High risk for type 2 diabetes based on: (i) CDC Prediabetes Risk Test score ≥ 5, (ii) clinically diagnosed Gestational Diabetes during a previous pregnancy (for women), or (iii) a blood test result indicative of prediabetes in the past year (i.e., fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg/dl; plasma glucose 140-199 mg/dl measured 2 hours after a 75 g glucose load; or HbA1c 5.7%-6.4%).
• • 2. The couple has lived together for 1+ years.
• • 3. Both partners are willing to participate in the research.
• • 4. Both partners are at least 18 years old.
• • 5. Both partners are fluent in English.
• EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• • 1. "Supporting partner" has a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.
• 2. Either partner:
• • Has a diagnosis of another chronic disease (unless no major events/changes for 3+ months), or
• • Is currently on medication or engaged in lifestyle intervention for prediabetes or obesity, or
• • Has previously participated in the National DPP, or
• • Reports discomfort participating in a lifestyle program with their partner, or
• • Reports a low level of relationship commitment (i.e., "4" or lower on a scale from 1 (do not agree at all) to 7 (agree completely) on the item "I want this relationship to stay strong no matter what rough times we encounter."; Owen et al., 2011).