CompletedNot Applicable

Pilot Trial of a Novel Cooking Skills Intervention (DPPCooks) to Prevent Diabetes

United States45 participantsStarted 2022-02-02

Plain-language summary

In this pilot trial participants will be randomized 1:1 to participate in either standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) vs. DPP plus a novel cooking skills intervention (DPP Cooks). The researchers hypothesize that participants randomized to DPP Cooks will have greater weight loss, better diet quality at 4 months, and greater confidence in their cooking skills and ability to implement dietary changes recommended in the DPP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults in Baltimore City * eligible for DPP based on Centers for Disease Control guidelines * possession of a smart phone with camera * can commit to 12 month study participation Exclusion Criteria: * current or prior diagnosis of type 1- or type 2 diabetes * non-English speaker * participating in another research study that may effect diabetes, diet, or weight loss * currently pregnant

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change From Baseline in Absolute Body Weight (Kilograms (kg))

Timeframe: baseline, 4 months and 12 months

Change From Baseline in Percentage of Baseline Bodyweight

Timeframe: baseline, 4 months and 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05166512

SponsorJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-04

Results submitted2024-10-16

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