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Evaluating the Implementation of the Diabetes Prevention Program in an Integrated Health System

An observational study of Diabetes, run by Kaiser Permanente at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In preparation for the roll out of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in 2018, Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW), a large, integrated health care system, plans to pilot the implementation of DPP starting in April 2017. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes
What is being tested?
Digital DPP, In-person DPP and DPP not enrolled
How many people
8,198 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Jul 2017to 15 Apr 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 19 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: KPNW adult members with prediabetes and obesity.

Who may be able to join

  • Age 19-75
  • BMI ≥ 30; and
  • HbA1c 5.7-6.4%.

Who cannot join

  • 1) Diagnosis of diabetes prior to the study's recruitment efforts

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research

    Portland, Oregon, 97227

Other trials in United States

About this study

In preparation for the roll out of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in 2018, Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW), a large, integrated health care system, plans to pilot the implementation of DPP starting in April 2017. Patients 19-75 years old at high risk for diabetes will be offered DPP online or DPP in-person. A pragmatic, rigorous, quantitative and qualitative evaluation will be conducted to compare patients enrolled in DPP (either online or in-person) to those not enrolled to better inform future implementation efforts of DPP within and outside of KPNW. This study is a natural experiment project.

Read the detailed description

The prevalence of prediabetes and obesity among U.S. adults age 40 and older is significant, with over 30% having prediabetes and over 40% having obesity.[1,2] Prediabetes and obesity increase the risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and poor quality of life, and are responsible for substantial healthcare costs.[3] In response to the multi-level burden of prediabetes and obesity, there have been several efforts to prevent diabetes at the population level and reduce healthcare costs,[4,5] including national implementation and reimbursement of the successful Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).

Beginning in April 2018, the Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services (CMS) made a landmark decision to reimburse clinical and non-clinical settings for providing DPP to Medicare beneficiaries (i.e., Medicare DPP); this coverage is currently for in-person DPP only and not digital DPP.[6,7] CMS's decision to cover DPP among older adults with prediabetes further catapulted efforts within healthcare organizations to address the increasing number of individuals with diabetes receiving care in their facilities. However, few studies have examined the sustainability of providing DPP based on maintenance of the effect (i.e., long-term change in weight and HbA1c), healthcare costs, participant experience, and organizational support. In addition, attracting individuals to DPP and similar lifestyle change interventions remains a significant challenge and identifying useful approaches is important.[8-11] Lastly, whereas the effectiveness of in-person DPP is well-established, prior studies evaluating the effect of digital DPP identified positive outcomes but had significant methodological limitations, such as a single arm pre- / post-test design and participant-reported outcomes.[12,13-19]

In 2017 Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW), a large, integrated health system serving Oregon and southwest Washington, began piloting both digital and in-person versions of DPP for its adult health plan members with prediabetes and obesity. The purpose of this mixed-methods, natural experiment is to evaluate this large health system initiative by assessing the effects of both digital and in-person DPP on change in weight and HbA1c, health behaviors, and psychosocial factors. Also, sustainability based on cost-effectiveness and patient and healthcare stakeholder perspectives will be examined.

KPNW patients eligible to participate in DPP (digital or in-person) will be identified and recruited using the electronic health record (EHR). Both the digital and in-person (group-based) DPP programs will be delivered over 12 months. Demographic and clinical data to be included in analyses will also be extracted from the EHR. Behavioral and psychosocial questionnaires will be administered to DPP enrollees and non-enrollees online using REDCap. Semi-structured qualitative interviews will be conducted with a subset of DPP enrollees and non-enrollees to understand reasons for enrollment and likes/dislikes about the program. Healthcare system providers and stakeholders will also be interviewed to capture factors related to sustainability of offering DPP within the health system.

For the primary analysis, investigators plan to model 12- and 24-month weight and HbA1c trajectories using a linear mixed effects model using time since baseline as the time axis. Because randomization is not feasible in this real-world implementation of DPP, propensity score adjustment will be used to control for potential confounding. Furthermore, investigators will conduct an economic evaluation over the 12-month follow-up period for both the digital and in-person DPP cohorts as well as over the 24-month period for the digital DPP cohort from the perspective of the health plan, following best practices,[20] and guided by previous economic analyses of DPP interventions.[21-26]

The mixed-methods, natural experiment design investigators will use to evaluate KPNW's implementation of digital and in-person DPP will build on existing evidence related to DPP effectiveness across the two delivery modes on change in weight and HbA1c over time. In addition, the cost-effectiveness analysis will determine the impact of digital and in-person DPP on return on investment for healthcare systems and sustainability of the program. Findings from our evaluation will therefore inform best practices for implementing and sustaining DPP within large healthcare systems.

Conditions
Diabetes
Being tested
Digital DPP, In-person DPP, DPP not enrolled
Keywords
Prevention, Medicare
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Digital DPPBehavioural

    The online DPP program is 12 months in duration with 16 core sessions delivered over 16-26 weeks and 6 maintenance sessions delivered over 6 months.

  • In-person DPPBehavioural

    The in-person DPP program is 12 months and consists of weekly sessions for the first 6 months and monthly sessions for the remaining 6 months.

  • DPP not enrolledOther

    Access to usual care services without restrictions.

Study groups in NCT03249077
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Digital DPP enrolledThe DPP online program is a CDC-certified translation of the DPP lifestyle intervention delivered in an online small group format of 10-15 participants.
Receives: Behavioral: Digital DPP
In-person DPP enrolledIn-person DPP participants will attend group sessions of ~20 participants in size at KPNW clinics. The group facilitator will use the CDC National DPP curriculum,
Receives: Behavioral: In-person DPP
DPP not enrolled (usual care)Access to usual care services without restrictions.
Receives: Other: DPP not enrolled

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Weight

    Weight obtained from the electronic health record

    Measured: Baseline through 12 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. HbA1c

    HbA1c obtained from the electronic health record

    Measured: Baseline through 12 months

  2. Cost-effectiveness

    Cost data will include: 1) medical care; and 2) the cost of intervention delivery, obtained from administrative and electronic health records.

    Measured: Baseline through 12 months; and Baseline through 24 months (for digital DPP comparison to usual care only).

  3. Weight (24-month for digital DPP)

    Weight obtained from the electronic health record (for digital DPP comparison to usual care only)

    Measured: Baseline through 24 months

  4. HbA1c (24-month for digital DPP)

    HbA1c obtained from the electronic health record (for digital DPP comparison to usual care only)

    Measured: Basaeline through 24 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Aug 2017
  2. Study start1 Jul 2017
  3. Primary completion15 Apr 2021
  4. Study completion15 Apr 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
8,198 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03249077
Sponsor's protocol ID
1R01DK115237
Status last verified
Jun 2022
First submitted
8 Aug 2017
Last updated
30 Jun 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Gerstein HC, Santaguida P, Raina P, Morrison KM, Balion C, Hunt D, Yazdi H, Booker L. Annual incidence and relative risk of diabetes in people with various categories of dysglycemia: a systematic overview and meta-analysis of prospective studies. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2007 Dec;78(3):305-12. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2007.05.004. Epub 2007 Jun 29.

    PubMed 17601626
  • American Diabetes Association. Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2017. Diabetes Care. 2018 May;41(5):917-928. doi: 10.2337/dci18-0007. Epub 2018 Mar 22.

    PubMed 29567642
  • Ackermann RT, Kenrik Duru O, Albu JB, Schmittdiel JA, Soumerai SB, Wharam JF, Ali MK, Mangione CM, Gregg EW; NEXT-D Study Group. Evaluating diabetes health policies using natural experiments: the natural experiments for translation in diabetes study. Am J Prev Med. 2015 Jun;48(6):747-54. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.12.010.

    PubMed 25998925
  • Ali MK, Wharam F, Kenrik Duru O, Schmittdiel J, Ackermann RT, Albu J, Ross-Degnan D, Hunter CM, Mangione C, Gregg EW; NEXT-D Study Group. Advancing Health Policy and Program Research in Diabetes: Findings from the Natural Experiments for Translation in Diabetes (NEXT-D) Network. Curr Diab Rep. 2018 Nov 20;18(12):146. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1112-3.

    PubMed 30456479
  • Chambers EC, Rehm CD, Correra J, Garcia LE, Marquez ME, Wylie-Rosett J, Parsons A. Factors in Placement and Enrollment of Primary Care Patients in YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, Bronx, New York, 2010-2015. Prev Chronic Dis. 2017 Mar 30;14:E28. doi: 10.5888/pcd14.160486.

    PubMed 28358669
  • Venkataramani M, Pollack CE, Yeh HC, Maruthur NM. Prevalence and Correlates of Diabetes Prevention Program Referral and Participation. Am J Prev Med. 2019 Mar;56(3):452-457. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.10.005. Epub 2019 Jan 17.

    PubMed 30661888
  • Ali MK, McKeever Bullard K, Imperatore G, Benoit SR, Rolka DB, Albright AL, Gregg EW. Reach and Use of Diabetes Prevention Services in the United States, 2016-2017. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 May 3;2(5):e193160. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.3160.

    PubMed 31074808
  • Ackermann RT, O'Brien MJ. Evidence and Challenges for Translation and Population Impact of the Diabetes Prevention Program. Curr Diab Rep. 2020 Feb 20;20(3):9. doi: 10.1007/s11892-020-1293-4.

    PubMed 32080770
  • Moin T, Damschroder LJ, AuYoung M, Maciejewski ML, Havens K, Ertl K, Vasti E, Weinreb JE, Steinle NI, Billington CJ, Hughes M, Makki F, Youles B, Holleman RG, Kim HM, Kinsinger LS, Richardson CR. Results From a Trial of an Online Diabetes Prevention Program Intervention. Am J Prev Med. 2018 Nov;55(5):583-591. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.06.028. Epub 2018 Sep 24.

    PubMed 30262149
  • Sepah SC, Jiang L, Ellis RJ, McDermott K, Peters AL. Engagement and outcomes in a digital Diabetes Prevention Program: 3-year update. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. 2017 Sep 7;5(1):e000422. doi: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2017-000422. eCollection 2017.

    PubMed 28948027
  • Sepah SC, Jiang L, Peters AL. Long-term outcomes of a Web-based diabetes prevention program: 2-year results of a single-arm longitudinal study. J Med Internet Res. 2015 Apr 10;17(4):e92. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4052.

    PubMed 25863515
  • Kim SE, Castro Sweet CM, Cho E, Tsai J, Cousineau MR. Evaluation of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program Adapted for Low-Income Patients, 2016-2018. Prev Chronic Dis. 2019 Nov 27;16:E155. doi: 10.5888/pcd16.190156.

    PubMed 31775010
  • Castro Sweet CM, Chiguluri V, Gumpina R, Abbott P, Madero EN, Payne M, Happe L, Matanich R, Renda A, Prewitt T. Outcomes of a Digital Health Program With Human Coaching for Diabetes Risk Reduction in a Medicare Population. J Aging Health. 2018 Jun;30(5):692-710. doi: 10.1177/0898264316688791. Epub 2017 Jan 24.

    PubMed 28553807
  • Chen F, Su W, Becker SH, Payne M, Castro Sweet CM, Peters AL, Dall TM. Clinical and Economic Impact of a Digital, Remotely-Delivered Intensive Behavioral Counseling Program on Medicare Beneficiaries at Risk for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. PLoS One. 2016 Oct 5;11(10):e0163627. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0163627. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 27706216
  • Lee PG, Damschroder LJ, Holleman R, Moin T, Richardson CR. Older Adults and Diabetes Prevention Programs in the Veterans Health Administration. Diabetes Care. 2018 Dec;41(12):2644-2647. doi: 10.2337/dc18-1141. Epub 2018 Oct 30.

    PubMed 30377187

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diabetes, run by Kaiser Permanente at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jun 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Weight (time frame: Baseline through 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03249077, which also lists 23 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jun 2022.

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