Motivational Interviews for Sedentary Lifestyle in Diabetes and Prediabetes
(EPPC Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Millions of Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, for which regular physical activity can reduce risks of unfavorable outcomes of these conditions. This study will test the effects of an evidence-based intervention in the primary care setting on increasing physical activity among these individuals. If effective, it can be broadly implemented in primary care.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Kaiser Permanente members at Fontana Medical Center who have prediabetes or diabetes (not on insulin), speak English or Spanish, have a BMI of 18.5-40, and exercise less than 30 minutes per week. It's not for pregnant women, those in other studies, planning to move soon, using insulin, or with recent heart issues.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to speak English or Spanish

Receives primary care at the Fontana Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente member for at least 12 months

+3 more

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy in next 2 years

Plans to move out of the area in next 2 years

You had a heart problem in the last 6 months or have a condition that makes it hard to be active.

+2 more

Participant Groups

The study tests if motivational interviews over the phone can help people with prediabetes or diabetes increase their physical activity. This could lead to better health outcomes and be used widely in primary care if successful.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants assigned to the intervention arm will receive telephone-based motivational interviews with trained interventionists to encourage increases in physical activity.

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Participants assigned to usual care may receive advice from their primary care physician to increase their physical activity. They will receive handouts about every 6 weeks on general health topics.