A 4-Week lifestyle fix to stop diabetes in its tracks?

NCT ID NCT06440395

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a 4-week diet and exercise program called Small Steps for Big Changes in adults with prediabetes. Participants will attend supervised exercise sessions and learn to cut sugar and refined carbs while increasing vegetables. The study aims to see if this program can be successfully delivered at YMCAs across Canada and whether it helps lower blood sugar, weight, and diabetes risk over two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Small Steps for Big Changes Diabetes Prevention Program
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could be widely adopted in community centers to help prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk adults.
What could go wrong: The program is short (4 weeks) and relies on self-reported outcomes; long-term adherence and real-world implementation may vary, and results may not generalize beyond the participating YMCAs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PREDIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Castle Downs Family YMCA
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Edmonton, Alberta, T5X 6A3, Canada
Ches Penney Family YMCA
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1A 5G6, Canada
Elmwood-Kildonan
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 2M6, Canada
Health and Exercise Psychology Laboratory
RECRUITING

Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
John W. Lindsay YMCA
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3Y3, Canada
Prince George Family YMCA
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Saint John Regional Y
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Saint John, New Brunswick, E2K 3E2, Canada
Tong Louie Family YMCA
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 7S6, Canada
YMCA 3 Rivers
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 3C5, Canada
YMCA of Brandon Health and Fitness Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 3X2, Canada
YMCA of Greater Toronto - Scarborough Health and Fitness Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Scarborough Village, Ontario, M1B 3C6, Canada
YMCA of Regina Health, Fitness and Aquatics Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Regina, Saskatchewan, S4X 2P9, Canada

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