New approach to diabetes prevention: let patients set their own goals

NCT ID NCT05559515

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether letting people with prediabetes set their own health goals (NDPP-Flex) works better than the standard diabetes prevention program. About 200 adults from Denver Health took part. The goal was to see if this flexible approach could lower blood sugar and help more people return to normal blood sugar levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

behavioral intervention (goal-setting program)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a more personalized way to prevent type 2 diabetes in people with prediabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a completed trial with modest expected effects (0.2% A1C improvement). Results may not apply to all populations or settings.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Denver Health

    Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States