Prediabetes study: Subsidized Community Dining vs Home Eating
Official title Community Dining, Walking, and Glucose in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07695675
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares two eating settings to see if community dining affects post‑meal walking, blood sugar patterns, loneliness, and meal experience.
- Who it's for
- Adults aged 60‑79 who live in the community, qualify for an elderly meal subsidy, and have prediabetes or high blood‑sugar risk.
- What's involved
- Participants will eat lunch and dinner at home for six days and at a community dining site for another six days, wearing a glucose monitor and activity tracker to record blood sugar and steps.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about two weeks, with two 6‑day periods and daily monitoring of meals, glucose, and activity.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 to 79
You may be able to join if
- Community-dwelling adults aged 60 to 79 years
- Eligible for the local elderly meal subsidy
- Prediabetes or elevated glycemic risk, defined as HbA1c 5.7% to 6.4% or fasting plasma glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL
- Able to consume meals orally
- Able to walk independently without a walking aid
You likely can't join if
- HbA1c ≥6.5% or fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL
- Diagnosed diabetes
- Use of insulin or glucose-lowering medication
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Acute illness or recent hospitalization
- Severe gastrointestinal disease affecting usual food intake or gastric emptying
See the full eligibility criteria
- Community-dwelling adults aged 60 to 79 years
- Eligible for the local elderly meal subsidy
- Prediabetes or elevated glycemic risk, defined as HbA1c 5.7% to 6.4% or fasting plasma glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL
- Able to consume meals orally
- Able to walk independently without a walking aid
- Able to attend the community dining site safely
- Able and willing to wear a continuous glucose monitor and activity tracker
- Able and willing to follow the home-meal plan and study procedures
- Able to provide written informed consent
- HbA1c ≥6.5% or fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL
- Diagnosed diabetes
- Use of insulin or glucose-lowering medication
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Acute illness or recent hospitalization
- Severe gastrointestinal disease affecting usual food intake or gastric emptying
- Severe renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, or neurologic disease that would make participation unsafe
- Skin conditions preventing continuous glucose monitor use
- Food allergy or dietary restrictions incompatible with the standardized meal plan
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Changsha, Hunan, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years to 79 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Changsha, Hunan, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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