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NCT Number: NCT00739336

Diabetes Prevention and Control in the Workplace: A Pilot Study

This worksite program for Onondaga County employees is a pilot research study aimed at decreasing the risk of developing diabetes (or improving metabolic control for adults with diabetes). The main goal is to improve the nutrition and physical habits of the participants, and promote weight loss in those who are overweight. The investigators will also examine factors that predict participation in the program and influence a participant's outcome/success in the program.

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Key information

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Body Weight Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult employees of Onondaga County

Exclusion criteria

  • Not an employee of Onondaga County
  • Less than age 18

Treatment and study plan

Diabetes Prevention and Control

Behavioral

The program will be delivered over 3 months in 12 one hour weekly mid-day sessions at the worksite. The curriculum has been adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program, the National Diabetes Education Program and Conversation maps from Healthy Interactions Inc. Topics relate to healthy eating, physical activity, coping with disease and depression, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Additional topics may be included per feedback and need of the participants. After completion of the 3 month program, there will be monthly meetings.

Primary outcomes

  1. Body Weight

    Time frame: 3 months

    Weight loss in kg

Secondary outcomes

  1. Fasting Glucose Level

    Time frame: Baseline

    Fasting glucose (mg/dL)

  2. Fasting Lipid Profile

    Time frame: Baseline

    LDL-cholesterol (mg/dL)

  3. Hemoglobin A1c

    Time frame: baseline

    hemoglobin A1c (%)

  4. Waist Circumference

    Time frame: baseline, 3, 6, 12 months

  5. Questionnaires

    Time frame: baseline, 3, 6, 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

Other

Collaborators

  • County of Onondaga, NYS
  • NYS Department of Health

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Aug 21, 2008
Registry last updated
Oct 5, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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