Community coaching helps south asians shed pounds and prevent diabetes
NCT ID NCT03188094
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program where community health workers led group sessions to help South Asian adults with pre-diabetes lose weight. Nearly 1,000 participants took part. The goal was to see if this approach could help them lose at least 5% of their body weight and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Community health worker-led health coaching and electronic health record alerts
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this model could be used to help prevent diabetes in high-risk immigrant populations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to other groups or settings. Weight loss programs can be hard to maintain long-term.
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Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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