Can better sleep help prevent diabetes? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07450118

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Delaware Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study compares two approaches to reduce type 2 diabetes risk in 40 overweight adults with prediabetes. One group follows the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) focusing on diet and exercise. The other group uses an enhanced version (DPP++) that also includes a sleep health app and time-restricted eating. The main goal is to see which group loses more weight over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Diabetes Prevention Program (lifestyle coaching) plus a sleep health digital app
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective lifestyle program to prevent type 2 diabetes in at-risk adults.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added sleep component may not provide extra benefit over the standard program.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intermittent Fasting prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

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

PREDIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nutrition Clinic, University of Delaware
RECRUITING

Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States

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