Can family coaching cut diabetes risk? pilot study targets high-risk communities

NCT ID NCT07675551

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Trillium Health Partners Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a family-centered health and wellness coaching program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in South Asian and Black African/Caribbean families in Ontario, Canada. Each family dyad includes an adult caregiver and a youth aged 14–24. Participants receive biweekly coaching sessions, motivational messages, and optional group sessions over six months. The study measures feasibility, acceptability, and early signs of effectiveness on diabetes risk and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance: health and wellness coaching
What this could lead to: If effective, this coaching program could offer a community-based way to reduce type 2 diabetes risk in high-risk families.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to other groups or regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Feeding Behavior Health Behavior Motor Activity Psychological Well-Being type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

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

DIABETE TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS)
RECRUITING

Brampton, Ontario, L6T 3T6, Canada
Wellfort Community Health Services
RECRUITING

Brampton, Ontario, L6T 3J1, Canada

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