RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03156478

STOP DIABETES - Knowledge-based Solutions

Sponsor

University of Eastern Finland

Enrollment

10,000 participants

Start Date

Apr 10, 2017

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Physical Activity Diet Habit Life Style Type2 Diabetes Empowerment

Summary

The aim of the Stop Diabetes - Knowledge based solutions (StopDia) consortium project (University of Eastern Finland, National Institute for Health and Welfare, and Technical Research Centre of Finland) is to develop and test approaches to identify individuals at increased risk of type 2 diabetes and to empower them in adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by combining individual and environment level strategies into a dual-process approach targeting deliberative and automatic processes of behavior. We also aim to identify barriers and facilitators of adopting a healthy lifestyle in the society, create a model for the prevention of type 2 diabetes by joint actions of health care, third sector, and other societal actors, and develop methods to monitor the cost-effectiveness of these actions. We will carry out a 1-year randomized controlled trial on the effects of among 10 000 individuals aged 18-70 years at increased risk of type 2 diabetes living in Finland. The participants will be randomized into the control group, the digital lifestyle intervention group, or the combined digital and face-to-face lifestyle intervention group. The aim of the interventions is to enhance diet quality, increase physical activity, decrease body weight, and improve glucose tolerance in individuals at increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a digital health program can help people at risk for type 2 diabetes make lifestyle changes to prevent it. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 70 years old - You have a high score on a diabetes risk questionnaire, or you have had gestational diabetes, or your blood sugar has been slightly elevated on repeat tests - You live in one of the participating regions of Finland (Northern Savo, Päijät-Häme, or South Karelia) - You have access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet - You have your own mobile phone number - You can read and communicate in Finnish You may NOT be eligible if: - You already have type 1 or type 2 diabetes - You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding - You have an active cancer diagnosis, or finished cancer treatment less than 6 months ago Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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