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PreDiabetesVA LC-DPPNCT04881890

Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program Among Veterans With Prediabetes

A study testing Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program in people with PreDiabetes, run by VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System 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

The investigators will conduct a single-arm mixed methods pilot study to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a low-carbohydrate diabetes prevention program (LC-DPP). The investigators will estimate weight loss as well as the percentage of participants who achieve 5% body weight loss at 6 month and 12 month… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
PreDiabetes
What is being tested?
Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
18 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
5 Oct 2020to 22 Dec 2021
Phase
Interventional
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Overweight, defined as BMI≥25 kg/m2 [31]
  • HbA1c between 5.7-6.4% drawn within 1 year of the study start date
  • Willingness to participate in group-based classes
  • Able to engage in at least light physical activities such as walking.

Who cannot join

  • History of type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes
  • Current participation in another lifestyle or behavior change program or research study
  • Vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
  • History of bariatric surgery
  • Inability to read, write, or speak English
  • Inability to provide informed consent
  • Women who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant during the intervention period.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Department of Veteran Affairs

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104

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About this study

Official title: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study of a Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program Among Veterans With Prediabetes

The investigators will conduct a single-arm mixed methods pilot study to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a low-carbohydrate diabetes prevention program (LC-DPP). The investigators will estimate weight loss as well as the percentage of participants who achieve 5% body weight loss at 6 month and 12 month timepoints. Weight loss from the pilot VA LC-DPP cohort will be compared to weight loss outcomes from previously published DPP studies and the VA MOVE! program. The investigators will also evaluate secondary outcomes including change in physical activity, mental health, psychosocial functioning, and hemoglobin A1c over the 12-month study period. The investigators will also conduct qualitative interviews with participants at 6 and 12 months.

Read the detailed description

The Veteran population faces high rates of T2DM with estimates surpassing 20% compared to 14% among the general population. Furthermore, an estimated 25% of overweight or obese Veterans have prediabetes and many will progress to T2DM over time. Fortunately, T2DM can be prevented or delayed through dietary and physical activity changes that promote weight loss of ≥5% body weight. To help Veterans lose weight and avoid obesity-related chronic conditions such as T2DM, the VA Health System offers a lifestyle change program, VA MOVE!. Although MOVE! is widely adopted across the VA Health System, weight loss outcomes are modest (range of 0.13-3.3 kg loss over one year) and less than 20% of participants achieve ≥5% weight loss.

Novel strategies are needed to help more Veterans to lose weight and prevent and manage obesity-related conditions. One promising approach may be through a low-carbohydrate dietary intervention. Consistent with historic United States Dietary Guidelines, diabetes prevention clinical trials and their translational group-based programs, including VA MOVE!, recommend a low-fat, calorie-restricted diet. However, the scientific merit of this recommendation has been criticized. Growing evidence supports the efficacy of low-carbohydrate diets (defined <26% total energy from carbohydrate per day) and VLCDs (defined as <10% of total energy from carbohydrate per day) for short-term weight loss, long-term weight maintenance, and improved glycemic control, particularly among individuals with T2DM and insulin resistance.

The objectives of this single-arm mixed methods pilot study are (1) to test the feasibility and acceptability of a low-carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program (LC-DPP) among Veterans with prediabetes and (2) to estimate weight loss among LC-DPP participants.

The investigators will recruit approximately 22 patients with body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 and prediabetes (defined as hemoglobin A1c [A1c] 5.7-6.4%). Participants will be identified by chart review and invited to participate by postal letter. Individuals that do not opt-out of study contact will be screened for eligibility by telephone call. Interested and eligible participants will be invited to attend an in-person information session. During this session, they will receive information about the dietary intervention; written informed consent will be obtained at this time. Study participants will attend a total of 24 group-based classes over the course of 1-year. Body weight will be measured at each session. At 0, 6, and 12-months, the investigators will measure hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and cholesterol levels as well as self-reported measures of quality of life, mood, hunger, cravings, and physical symptoms. Primary outcomes will be feasibility (e.g., enrollment, retention) and acceptability (e.g., session attendance, qualitative feedback). Secondary outcomes will change in weight, achievement of ≥5% body weight loss, change in HbA1c, and change in cholesterol levels. During semi-structured interviewed conducted at 6-months and 12-months, the investigators will explore participants' experiences with the program, barriers to and facilitators of adherence to a low-carbohydrate diet, and perspectives on ways to improve the intervention.

Conditions
PreDiabetes
Being tested
Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program
Medical subject headings
Prediabetic State

What participants receive

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

  • Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention ProgramBehavioural

    LC-DPP participants will be instructed to follow ad-libitum very low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet, which restricts carbohydrate intake (not including fiber) to 20-35 grams per day with the goal of achieving nutritional ketosis. Participants will be encouraged to eat a normal amount of protein (roughly 80-120 grams per day) and to derive the remaining calories from fat. Allowable foods include: meats, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, seeds, nuts, leafy greens, non-starchy vegetables, and some fruits

Study groups in NCT04881890
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention ProgramExperimentalAt least 20 individuals with prediabetes will participate in a year-long , group-based program.
Receives: Behavioral: Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program

What is being measured

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

  1. Assess recruitment feasibility and interest in the study

    This will be calculated by dividing by number of enrolled participants by the number of individuals invited to participate.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Retention of participants in the study

    Retention of participants in the study will be determined by the participant completion of surveys

    Measured: 6 months

  3. Retention of participants in the study

    Retention of participants in the study will be determined by the participant completion of surveys

    Measured: 12 months

  4. Session attendance

    Attendance will determined by the mean number meetings attended by each participant

    Measured: 6 months

  5. Session attendance

    Attendance will determined by the mean number meetings attended by each participant

    Measured: 12 months

  6. Acceptability of the program by participants

    Determined by semi-structured interview responses

    Measured: 6 month

  7. Acceptability of the program by participants

    Determined by semi-structured interview responses

    Measured: 12 month

  8. Adherence with self-weighing

    Calculated by dividing the number of self-reported weights by the number of sessions.

    Measured: 6 months

  9. Adherence with self-weighing

    Calculated by dividing the number of self-reported weights by the number of sessions.

    Measured: 12 months

  10. Adherence with physical activity goals

    Defined by participants that report at least 150 minutes of physical activity in a week.

    Measured: 6 months

  11. Adherence with physical activity goals

    Defined by participants that report at least 150 minutes of physical activity in a week.

    Measured: 12 months

  12. Adherence with food tracking

    Defined by participants that report maintaining a food log.

    Measured: 6 months

  13. Adherence with food tracking

    Defined by participants that report maintaining a food log.

    Measured: 12 months

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Change in physical activity measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum value: 0, Maximum Value: 9.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  2. Change in physical activity measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum value: 0, Maximum Value: 9.

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  3. Change in food cravings measured using the Control of Eating Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum value: 0, Maximum Value: 100.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  4. Change in food cravings measured using the Control of Eating Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum value: 0, Maximum Value: 100.

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  5. Change in stress eating measured using the Palatable Eating Motives Scale

    Participants will complete this validated survey.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  6. Change in stress eating measured using the Palatable Eating Motives Scale

    Participants will complete this validated survey

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  7. Change in self-reported health measured using the Global Health PROMIS Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum Value: 1. Maximum Value: 5. The higher value indicated a more positive response.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  8. Change in self-reported health measured using the Global Health PROMIS Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum Value: 1. Maximum Value: 5. The higher value indicated a more positive response.

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  9. Change in autonomous motivation measured using the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum Value: 1. Maximum Value: 7. The higher value indicated a more positive response.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  10. Change in autonomous motivation measured using the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire

    Participants will complete this validated survey. Minimum Value: 1. Maximum Value: 7. The higher value indicated a more positive response.

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  11. Measured change in hemoglobin A1c

    Measured using a laboratory blood draw

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  12. Measured change in hemoglobin A1c

    Measured using a laboratory blood draw

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  13. Change in hemoglobin A1c

    Baseline A1c will be subtracted from the 6 month A1c.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  14. Change in hemoglobin A1c

    Baseline A1c will be subtracted from the 12 month A1c.

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  15. Change in lipid levels

    Baseline lipid levels will be subtracted from the 6 month lipid level.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  16. Change in lipid levels

    Baseline lipid levels will be subtracted from the 12 month lipid level.

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

  17. Percentage of participants who achieve weight loss goal

    Determined by the number of participants who lose at least 5% of their body weight during the study

    Measured: 6 month

  18. Percentage of participants who achieve weight loss goal

    Determined by the number of participants who lose at least 5% of their body weight during the study

    Measured: 12 month

  19. Change in body weight per participant over the study period

    Determined by subtracting the patients baseline weight from their weight at 6 months.

    Measured: 6 months to baseline

  20. Change in body weight per participant over the study period

    Determined by subtracting the patients baseline weight from their weight at 12 months.

    Measured: 12 months to baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 May 2021
  2. Study start5 Oct 2020
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2021
  4. Study completion22 Dec 2021

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
18 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04881890
Sponsor's protocol ID
LIP 20-122
Acronym
VA LC-DPP
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
17 Nov 2020
Last updated
8 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Griauzde DH, Hershey C, Michaels J, Evans RR, Richardson CR, Heisler M, Kullgren JT, Saslow LR. A very low-carbohydrate diabetes prevention program for veterans with prediabetes: a single-arm mixed methods pilot study. Front Nutr. 2023 May 17;10:1069266. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1069266. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37266128

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Low-Carbohydrate Diabetes Prevention Program in people with PreDiabetes, run by VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System 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 4 inclusion and 7 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 8 Aug 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?

Assess recruitment feasibility and interest in the study (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 13 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04881890, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 8 Aug 2022.

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