Improving the Recruitment and Retention in the Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program at Hong Kong in District Health Centers
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
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Trial code
- NCT07930195
- Record updated
- 10 November 2026
- Original description
The IDPP provides lifestyle support for people with prediabetes at DHCs in Hong Kong . However, low recruitment and retention limit its impact. This study aims to improve recruitment and retention by examining the benefits of enhanced participant engagement, staff training, and structured reminders and follow-up compared with usual program delivery.Read full original descriptionShow less
Optimizing Implementation of the Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program in District Health Centres: A Hybrid Type 3 Study to Enhance Recruitment and Retention for Prediabetes Management
The IDPP provides lifestyle support for people with prediabetes at DHCs in Hong Kong . However, low recruitment and retention limit its impact. This study aims to improve recruitment and retention by examining the benefits of enhanced participant engagement, staff training, and structured reminders and follow-up compared with usual program delivery.
Inclusion: Aged 18 years or older; A baseline HbA1c level of 6.0% to 6.4%; An existing appointment for services provided by a DHC.
Exclusion: Current use of oral hypoglycemic agents or medications known to cause significant weight changes; A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus; Coexisting conditions that prevent participation, such as active malignancy or cognitive impairment.