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Can a Partner's support help prevent type 2 diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06690788

NEW Prevention Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Oct 16, 2026 · Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a lifestyle program that includes a romantic partner works better than the standard diabetes prevention program for adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 324 adults with prediabetes or other risk factors, along with their partners. Both groups get coaching on diet and exercise, but one version also targets the couple's relationship and social support. The goal is to see whether participants increase their physical activity and improve blood sugar and weight.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a couple-based lifestyle intervention adapted from the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give adults at risk of type 2 diabetes a prevention program that uses a partner's support to make healthy habits stick.
What could go wrong
The trial is still testing whether adding a partner makes any difference, and lifestyle changes are hard to maintain. Results may not apply to people without a willing partner.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 324 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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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).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Intervention study Life style Obesity Physical activity Prediabetic state Social support

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Locations

  • University of Utah

    RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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