Brazilian diabetes prevention program aims to stop type 2 diabetes before it starts
NCT ID NCT06426277
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 3-year lifestyle program for 1,305 Brazilian adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes. The program combines in-person and online counseling on diet, exercise, sleep, and stress. Researchers will track who develops diabetes and measure weight, blood sugar, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- structured lifestyle intervention (diet, exercise, sleep, stress management counseling)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer an effective, scalable way to prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk populations, reducing the burden of the disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large trial but still early in real-world application. Lifestyle changes are hard to maintain, and results may vary by individual or community factors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital de Clínicas de Goiás - UFG
RECRUITINGGoiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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Universidade Federal de Viçosa
RECRUITINGViçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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