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N/A N=601 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Genetic Testing for Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus

Enrolled (actual)
601
Serious AEs
0.5%
Results posted
Aug 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Weight — 103.8; 100.7 kg — p=0.44

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
genetic testing for type 2 diabetes (Genetic); Conventional risk counseling (Behavioral); eye disease counseling (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Primary completion
Mar 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Weight
103.8; 100.7 0.44
SECONDARY
Insulin Resistance (HOMA2-IR)
4.1; 4.1 0.19
SECONDARY
Perceived Lifetime Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
3.1; 3.1 0.38
SECONDARY
Daily Caloric Intake
1487; 1573 0.05
SECONDARY
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity
568; 633 0.68

Summary

In this 6-month randomized, controlled trial, we examined whether providing participants with genetic test results and counseling regarding their risk for type 2 diabetes would motivate them to improve their health behaviors and lose weight to reduce their diabetes risk. We hypothesized that participants who received conventional diabetes counseling plus genetic test results and counseling would have at least 6 lb greater weight loss at 3 months than participants who received conventional diabetes counseling without genetic test results.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • body mass index >27 kg/m2
  • baseline fasting plasma glucose 125 mg/dL on more than one occasion
  • HbA1c > 7%
  • taking diabetes medication
  • actively losing weight
  • enrolled in research study focusing on lifestyle changes
  • unable to provide informed consent or answer survey questions unassisted
  • residing in nursing home or receiving home health care
  • active diagnosis of psychosis or dementia
  • at least one error on 6-item cognitive screener
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01060540). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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