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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glucose intolerance prediabetes syndrome Weight Loss type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States