Can a culturally relevant diet cut diabetes risk in african americans?

NCT ID NCT04981847

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether making U.S. dietary guidelines more culturally relevant for African Americans could improve diet quality and reduce type 2 diabetes risk. 63 overweight or obese African American adults with at least three diabetes risk factors attended weekly classes for 3 months, following either a U.S.-Style, Mediterranean, or Vegetarian diet. Researchers measured changes in diet quality, weight, and blood sugar levels.

What this could mean

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Active substance: dietary intervention (U.S.-Style, Mediterranean, or Vegetarian diet patterns)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that culturally tailored dietary advice helps African Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes eat healthier and lower their risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 63 participants and no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to everyone, and dietary changes can be hard to maintain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States

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