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Development of an Inclusive Adaptive Treatment Strategy for Weight Loss in People With Prediabetes Using a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial

Description

This is a sub-study to NCT04745572 to include a new cohort of participants with disabilities. This 16-week study will use an experimental approach called the Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial to help determine which combination and sequence of weight loss program features are most effective in people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants in the study will be initially randomized to consume either a high or reduced carbohydrate diet. After 4 weeks, participants will be identified as Responders (greater than or equal to 2.5% weight loss) or Non-Responders (less than 2.5% weight loss). Responders will continue with their initial randomized group for the remainder of the trial. Non-responders will be re-randomized to 2nd stage interventions of either including additional exercise counseling and training or beginning a time restricted eating protocol for the remainder of the trial.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This is a sub-study to NCT04745572 to include a new cohort of participants with disabilities. This 16-week study will use an experimental approach called the Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial to help determine which combination and sequence of weight loss program features are most effective in people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants in the study will be initially randomized to consume either a high or reduced carbohydrate diet. After 4 weeks, participants will be identified as Responders (greater than or equal to 2.5% weight loss) or Non-Responders (less than 2.5% weight loss). Responders will continue with their initial randomized group for the remainder of the trial. Non-responders will be re-randomized to 2nd stage interventions of either including additional exercise counseling and training or beginning a time restricted eating protocol for the remainder of the trial.

Development of an Adaptive Treatment Strategy for Weight Loss in People With Prediabetes Using a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial

Development of an Inclusive Adaptive Treatment Strategy for Weight Loss in People With Prediabetes Using a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial

Condition
Disabilities
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

Wellness Health and Research Facility (WHARF), Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35209

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18-75 years of age
  • * BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater for ambulatory individuals and 22 kg/m2 for individuals with spinal cord injury. Adjustments will be calculated for those with amputations and/or limb indifference
  • * at risk for developing type 2 diabetes (prediabetes)
  • * One or more physical or mobility disabilities
  • * Stable medication type and dosage for 3 or more months for medications likely to affect body weight and/or appetite
  • * Willing to complete requirements for participation
  • * Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
  • * Currently taking medication(s) for weight loss
  • * Medical history of Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, using exogenous insulin, using prescription or OTC weight loss medications within the past 3 months, current alcohol or drug abuse or dependence, smoker with unstable habits in the past 3 months, pacemaker or other life-threatening medical implant, eating disorder(s)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Christine Ferguson, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2026-06-01