New study boosts weight loss for those who Don't respond to standard diabetes prevention

NCT ID NCT04757519

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

Summary

This study tested whether giving extra support to Black adults who don't lose weight early in a diabetes prevention program helps them lose more weight. Over 400 participants joined a 12-week program at churches or community centers. Those not losing weight early got extra phone calls and resources to help them succeed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
behavioral intervention (enhanced diabetes prevention program with extra support)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding personalized support early helps people who struggle with weight loss in standard diabetes prevention programs.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the enhanced approach may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to other groups or settings.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bates Memorial Baptist Church

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40203, United States

  • Burnett Ave BC

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40291, United States

  • Consolidated Baptist Church

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40505, United States

  • First African Baptist Church

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40508, United States

  • First Baptist Church Brackstown

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States

  • First Baptist Winchester

    Winchester, Kentucky, 40391, United States

  • First Corinthian Baptist Church

    Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, United States

  • Forest Baptist Church

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40218, United States

  • Greater Gaililee CDC

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40211, United States

  • Heavenly Outpour

    Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, United States

  • Historic Calvary MBC

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40211, United States

  • Historic St. Paul AME Church

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, United States

  • Kingdom Fellowship

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

  • Lima Drive Seventh Day Adventist Church

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States

  • Marnel C. Moorman Family Life Center

    Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40065, United States

  • New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

    Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40065, United States

  • Pilgrim Baptist Church

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40508, United States

  • Redeemed Christian Church of God

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

  • Shiloh Baptist Church

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40508, United States

  • Spirit Filled New Life Church

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40214, United States

  • St. Stephen Baptist Church

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40210, United States

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