Couple-based lifestyle program to prevent type 2 diabetes
Tests a couples lifestyle program with partners at risk of type 2 diabetes.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: PreventT2 Together: Examining the Efficacy of Couple-based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Key facts
- Where
- Salt Lake City, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of UtahSalt Lake City, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Utah
- Trial code
- NCT06690788
- Record updated
- 16 October 2026
- Original description
Nearly half of adults in the United States have or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The overall goal of this community-engaged research is to examine the efficacy of an innovative couple-based lifestyle intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes that is applicable to a broad range of partnered adults in the United States. By simultaneously targeting lifestyle and perceived support from romantic partners, there is a high likelihood of creating lasting changes in bothRead full original descriptionShow less
PreventT2 Together: Examining the Efficacy of Couple-based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Nearly half of adults in the United States have or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The overall goal of this community-engaged research is to examine the efficacy of an innovative couple-based lifestyle intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes that is applicable to a broad range of partnered adults in the United States. By simultaneously targeting lifestyle and perceived support from romantic partners, there is a high likelihood of creating lasting changes in both
Inclusion: "Target partner" is eligible for the National DPP per CDC eligibility requirements:; BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² (≥ 23 kg/m² if Asian American), and; Do not have a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and; Not currently pregnant, and; High risk for type 2 diabetes based on: (i) CDC Prediabetes Risk Test score ≥ 5, (ii) clinically diagnosed Gestational Diabetes during a previous pregnancy (for women), or (iii) a blood test result indicative of prediabetes in the past year (i.e., fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg/dl; plasma glucose 140-199 mg/dl measured 2 hours after a 75 g glucose load; or HbA1c 5.7%-6.4%); The couple has lived together for 1+ years; Both partners are willing to participate in the research; Both partners are at least 18 years old; Both partners are fluent in English.
Exclusion: Either partner:; Has a diagnosis of another chronic disease (unless no major events/changes for 3+ months), or; Is currently on medication or engaged in lifestyle intervention for prediabetes or obesity, or; Has previously participated in the National DPP, or; Reports discomfort participating in a lifestyle program with their partner, or; Reports a low level of relationship commitment (i.e., "4" or lower on a scale from 1 (do not agree at all) to 7 (agree completely) on the item "I want this relationship to stay strong no matter what rough times we encounter."; Owen et al., 2011); "Supporting partner" has a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.