Can a smarter program help more people avoid diabetes?

NCT ID NCT07412912

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether an enhanced version of the Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program (IDPP) works better than the standard program at recruiting and keeping participants in district health centres. Researchers will compare the two approaches in 170 adults with prediabetes, looking at factors like attendance, satisfaction, and cost. The goal is to find practical ways to improve real-world delivery of diabetes prevention.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show how to better implement diabetes prevention programs in community health centres, helping more people with prediabetes avoid developing diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is an early implementation study with only 170 participants, so results may not apply to other settings. The focus is on recruitment and retention, not directly on health outcomes.

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Conditions

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prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

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DIABETES PREVENTION IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE PREDIABETES

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