Mediterranean Diet with Potatoes for Prediabetes
(MEDPOT-PREDM Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byNeda S Akhavan, PhD, RD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this clinical trial is to is to determine the effects of baked potato with the skin (BP) + nutrition education focused on adherence for a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern (MEDNE) on glycemic control, cardiometabolic health, and dietary quality in individuals with pre-diabetes from different demographic backgrounds. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does BP+MEDNE contribute to improvements in indices of glycemic control, vascular function, blood lipids, inflammation/oxidative stress, and body composition? * Does BP+MEDNE contribute to improvements to overall dietary intake and quality? Researchers will compare BP+MEDNE to MEDNE alone to see if BP+MEDNE can improve glycemic control, cardiometabolic health, and dietary quality in individuals with pre-diabetes from different demographic backgrounds. Participants will: * Be asked to come to the study site initially for a Screening Study Visit to confirm eligibility. * Be asked to come the study site for a Pre-Baseline and Pre-12-Week Study Visit (one week prior to Baseline and 12-Week Study Visits) for placement of placement of a continuous glucose monitor and wearable devices to be removed at Baseline and 12-Week Study Visits. * Be asked to come to the study site for Baseline, 6- and 12-Week Study Visits for assessments of glycemic control and cardiometabolic health. * Be asked to complete 3-Day Food Records throughout the 12 week study period for assessment of dietary quality (5 total) * Receive pre-recorded MEDNE ( which can be accessed via computer device/ipad/smartphone) after Baseline and 6-Week Study Visits. * If randomized to the BP+MEDNE group, participants will receive pre-prepared baked potatoes with the skin for the 12-week study period (every 3 weeks) at Baseline and 6-Week Study Visits and asked to come to the study site for picking up the pre-prepared baked potatoes at weeks 3 and 9 of the study period.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with pre-diabetes, particularly from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. They should have certain health markers like a specific waist measurement, lipid profile, and blood pressure. The study seeks individuals interested in learning about the Mediterranean diet, possibly with conditions like PCOS or impaired glucose tolerance.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a man or a postmenopausal woman living in the Las Vegas/Henderson NV area.

I am open to individuals of all backgrounds participating.

BMI between 25-40 kg/m2

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Exclusion Criteria

I am not currently using insulin, on dialysis, or changing my diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol medication.

I am not currently in a weight loss program or another clinical trial.

I do not have uncontrolled high blood pressure or active issues with my asthma, thyroid, kidneys, liver, or pancreas.

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Participant Groups

The trial is testing if adding baked white potatoes to a Mediterranean diet (BP+MEDNE) can improve blood sugar control and heart health better than just the diet alone (MEDNE). Participants will receive nutrition education and be monitored over 12 weeks using food records and health assessments.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Mediterranean Diet Nutrition Education with Baked White PotatoesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Mediterranean Diet Nutrition EducationActive Control1 Intervention