Bringing back traditional foods to fight diabetes in native hawaiian communities
NCT ID NCT06526650
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called PILI 'Āina that helps Native Hawaiians manage type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and overweight. About 1,780 adults will take part in cooking demonstrations and learn how to eat more traditional Hawaiian foods. The goal is to improve diet, health numbers, and community connections.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,780 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18+ (looking for older adults) * Native Hawaiian resident in a participating homestead * Overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m\^2) * Prior diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, hypertension, and/or dyslipidemia (LDL cholesterol ≥ 130 mg/dL) * Capable of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) per week * Willing and able to participate in all aspects of the individual and household-level intervention * Fluent in written and spoken English Exclusion Criteria: * No children * Pregnancy * Serious illness such as cancer or chronic pain that may contraindicate full participation
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kapolei Community Development Coalition
RECRUITINGKapolei, Hawaii, 96707, United States
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Kula no na Poe Hawaii
RECRUITINGHonolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States
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