Can a telehealth program help older adults prevent diabetes?
NCT ID NCT05166785
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a diabetes prevention program delivered via telehealth works as well as the same program done in person for adults aged 65 and older with prediabetes. About 238 participants will be randomly assigned to either a telehealth or in-person group, and researchers will track changes in weight and blood sugar levels over 12 months. The goal is to find effective ways to help the growing older adult population reduce their risk of developing diabetes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) tailored for older adults, delivered via telehealth or in-person
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a telehealth version of the diabetes prevention program works as well as in-person sessions for older adults, making it easier for many to access and reduce their diabetes risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study (238 participants) comparing two delivery methods, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply to all older adults, and adherence or weight loss might differ between groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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238 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 65 years and older * Diagnosis of pre-diabetes (A1c between 5.7-6.4%, fasting glucose between 100-125 mg/dL, or oral glucose tolerance test between 140-199 mg/dL within past 12 months) * BMI of greater than or equal to 30 * English-speaking * Under the care of a Primary care provider (PCP) in the NYU Langone Health system * Able to travel to NYU Langone for in-person evaluations * Access to a telephone * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Prevalent diabetes or end-stage renal disease * Prior participation in the Diabetes Prevention Program * A documented current history of active psychosis or other cognitive issues via International Classification of Diseases (ICD) -10 codes * Taking FDA-approved weight loss medications * PCP stating that patient should not participate * Inability to communicate due to severe, uncorrectable hearing loss or speech disorder * Severe visual impairment that precludes completion of assessments and/or intervention
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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