Diabetes prevention program tailored for native men shows promise

NCT ID NCT02952352

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Washington State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a diabetes prevention program adapted for American Indian men living on the Colville reservation. Overweight and obese men without diabetes took part in a culturally informed program aimed at weight loss and reducing diabetes risk. The trial enrolled 113 men and measured changes in weight, blood pressure, and readiness to change habits.

What this could mean

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Active substance: culturally adapted diabetes prevention program
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer an effective way to prevent diabetes in American Indian communities.
What could go wrong: This was a small, single-site study with 113 men, so results may not apply to other groups or settings. Weight loss can be hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Nespelem, Washington, 99155, United States
IREACH

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

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