Family-Based Healthy Living Program to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Black Families
Tests a family-focused healthy lifestyle program to reduce type 2 diabetes risk in Black families.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Families Implementing Good Health Traditions for Life
Key facts
- Where
- Albany, United StatesSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for Black families in Southwest Georgia. A parent or guardian with prediabetes joins together with a child aged 8-15 years.
- Age
- Parent or guardian: 18 years or older. Child: 8-15 years.
- Sex
- All sexes can join.
- Disease stage
- The parent or guardian must have prediabetes (HbA1c level 5.7-6.4% (39–46 mmol/mol)).
- Biomarker or test result
- Parent or guardian: HbA1c level 5.7-6.4% (39–46 mmol/mol).
Main reasons for not taking part
- Previous diagnosis of diabetes
- Severe psychological disorders that may interfere with taking part
- Physical impairments that prevent moderate physical activity
- History of congestive heart failure or renal failure, or a heart attack or stroke in the last 12 months
- Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Where in United States
- Morehouse School of MedicineAlbany, 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
- Morehouse School of Medicine
- Trial code
- NCT07441655
- Record updated
- 5 August 2026
- Original description
This study will provide evidence for the utility of using a community-engaged research approach to implement a tailored, family-oriented adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program that will have positive effects on risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes morbidity and mortality among Black families in a Southwest Georgia community.Read full original descriptionShow less
Families Implementing Good Health Traditions for Life
This study will provide evidence for the utility of using a community-engaged research approach to implement a tailored, family-oriented adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program that will have positive effects on risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes morbidity and mortality among Black families in a Southwest Georgia community.
Inclusion: Family 1.a.) Black Parent/Guardian: age 18 years or older residing in the same household with child (i.e., biological or have legal guardianship for child) 1.b.) Child: age 8-15 years old; Parent/Guardian have HbA1c level 5.7-6.4% (prediabetes); Parent/Guardian willing to commit to participation in a 20-month research study and have no plans to move from the area over the next 20-months; Parent/child are ambulatory and able to participate in physical activity.
Exclusion: Previous diagnosis of diabetes; Person taking medications that may affect endpoint analyses; Individuals with severe psychological disorders that may prevent/interfere with study participation; History of congestive heart failure, renal failure, or recent (<12 months) cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction or stroke; Physical impairments that may prevent participation in moderate intensity physical activity; Persons with co-morbid contraindications to physical activity or dietary changes; Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year.