New program helps men beat diabetes risk
NCT ID NCT04104243
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special version of the Diabetes Prevention Program designed specifically for men. 301 men with pre-diabetes or high risk took part to see if the program helped them lose weight and prevent type 2 diabetes. The program focused on lifestyle changes and was delivered in group sessions.
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Study facts
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- 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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301 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2021
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old * Most recent HbA1c: 5.7%-6.4% (within last year) or Diabetes Risk Score \>= 5 * Most recent BMI ≥ 25 (within last 6 months) * Access to a device that can join sessions virtually either through a virtual conferencing application * Have valid address and telephone contact information * Have no plans to change their health system/primary care provider or move from their current, NYC area, address in the next year Exclusion Criteria: * Not physically able or willing to attend virtual, group-based sessions * Unable to provide informed consent by telephone * Unable or unwilling to complete baseline telephone surveys or follow-up surveys in English or Spanish
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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