Mobile Diabetes Prevention for Hispanics Living in Rural Areas

NCT ID: NCT05856149

Last Updated: 2025-04-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

179 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-04-19

Study Completion Date

2025-01-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) is to test the effectiveness of a mobile, web-based diabetes prevention program for Hispanics living in rural communities. The main question it aims to answer is: Does STEPS, a mobile, web-based diabetes prevention program, reduce the risk of Type II Diabetes in rural Hispanics compared to usual care? Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the mobile STEPS intervention or usual care for a total of three months. Researchers will compare percentage weight loss, and additional outcome measures in participants of both groups at months three and six post-baseline.

Detailed Description

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Behavioral interventions have been successful in reducing and delaying diabetes by targeting weight loss through modifiable behaviors (e.g., diet and exercise). There remain significant difficulties implementing Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP) in certain populations due to access and resource availability. The health disparities seen between individuals living in rural communities versus metropolitan areas are evident. Rural communities have a 17 percent higher rate of type 2 diabetes compared to their urban counterparts.

Previous efforts to culturally adapt the DPP for Hispanics are vital, yet critical gaps remain. Specifically, insufficient attention has been paid to rural Hispanic populations and the formidable barriers these individuals face. The investigators intend to fill this gap. ISA Associates has developed a mobile web-based diabetes prevention program for Hispanic Americans living in rural communities. STEPS: Small Changes to Prevent Diabetes will be designed to increase knowledge and skills to help change lifestyle factors associated with diabetes in rural Hispanic adults. STEPS will also deliver culturally tailored information to users. The program provides users with the information, skills, and tools needed to promote health and reduce risk for the development of diabetes. Materials will be multi-modal in format (e.g., narration by a program 'coach', culturally-appropriate visuals, graphics, interactive assessments with feedback, and tailoring of information). The goal of the program will be to promote self-management of diet and physical activity and minimize risks associated with diabetes.

The investigators plan to test the effectiveness of STEPS in a randomized controlled trial with 165 Hispanic adults. Inclusion criteria are as follows: 18 years and older; Language fluency in English or Spanish; Hispanic; high risk for prediabetes using the CDC's Prediabetic Screener; rural county residence; not currently pregnant; is cleared for physical activity using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and/or doctor's approval; and currently has a smartphone with internet access.

Individuals who are interested in participating in the study will be provided with contact information for the study. Once they initiate contact with study staff, they will learn more about the study if they choose to proceed. If they choose to proceed, they will be screened for eligibility. If they are not eligible, they will be thanked for their time. If an individual is eligible to participate, they will be scheduled for a study appointment at a Community Action of South Texas (CACOST) health center. Once they arrive for their appointment, they will receive a consent form and a study staff member will provide them details on the study and the consent form. If a participant does not consent, they will be thanked for their time and participation will not commence. If a participant consents to participate, they will then receive anthropometric screening and will complete a study questionnaire on a research tablet. Study questionnaires will take an estimated 40 minutes to complete. Once a participant completes the questionnaire, the investigators will then indicate which group they fall into (Intervention: STEPS or Control: Usual Care) and provide them with further study information.

Participants in the intervention group will have access to STEPS for a total of three months. Control participants will have access to the STEPS program once the study is complete. Before, 3-months 1 week post randomization, and 6-months 1 week post randomization, the investigators will assess anthropometric data including height, weight, a1c; demographic data, diabetes risk and knowledge, dietary intake, self-report physical activity, objective measured physical activity, self-efficacy, dietary and weight loss self-efficacy, stress, and social support.

Conditions

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Type 2 Diabetes

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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STEPS

Participants will have access to the mobile, web-based diabetes prevention program-- STEPS--for a total of three months or twelve weeks. They will be able to access all program modules and tools during this period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mobile Diabetes Prevention Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The intervention is a mobile, web-based diabetes prevention program that participants will have access to for a total of 12 weeks. The intervention is a behavioral intervention aimed at increasing the knowledge and skills of participants to reduce type 2 diabetes risk behaviors.

Usual Care

Participants in the Usual Care control group will not receive an intervention.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Mobile Diabetes Prevention Program

The intervention is a mobile, web-based diabetes prevention program that participants will have access to for a total of 12 weeks. The intervention is a behavioral intervention aimed at increasing the knowledge and skills of participants to reduce type 2 diabetes risk behaviors.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 years and older
* Language fluency in English or Spanish
* Hispanic
* High risk for prediabetes using the CDC's Prediabetic Screener
* Rural county residence
* Not currently pregnant
* Is cleared for physical activity using the PAR-Q and/or doctor's approval
* Currently has a smartphone with internet access

Exclusion Criteria

* \<18 years and older
* Not fluent in English or Spanish
* Not Hispanic
* Not at risk for prediabetes using the CDC's Prediabetic Screener
* Not a rural county residence
* Is currently pregnant
* Is not cleared for physical activity using the PAR-Q and/or doctor's approval
* Does not currently have a smartphone with internet access
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

99 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

ISA Associates, Inc.

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Debra Rios

Research Scientist

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Debra M Rios, DrPH

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

ISA Associates

Locations

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Community Action Corporation of South Texas Health Center

Alice, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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R44MD014082

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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R44MD014082

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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