UTSW NORC Pilot Spinal Cord Injury Dietary Program

Part of paid clinical trials in Dallas, Texas.

Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Study ID
NCT06924177
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions
  • Spinal Cord Injury, Chronic

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Telehealth with dietician — OTHER
    9 weeks of telehealth visit with dietician using the DPP diet modules

Study Details

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the effects of a 9-week dietician-guided program modified from the National Diabetic Prevention Program (modified DPP-diet) in people with spinal cord injury on body composition and insulin sensitivity. The main question it aims to answer is: Does 9 week modified DPP-diet reduce body fat percentage and insulin resistance? Participants will: Have 9 weeks of Telehealth visit with dietician certified in providing DPP. Visit the laboratory before, immediately and 9 weeks after completion of the modified DPP-diet. Share with the researcher on the perceived benefit and obstacles in implementing the modified DPP-diet as part of their daily activities.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 13, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2026
Completion
May 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Experiment
    9 weeks of Telehealth with dietician using DPP modules diet portion. The nine modules are: 1. Eat well to prevent T2DM 2. Track your food 3. Shop and cook to prevent T2DM 4. Eat well away from home 5. Stay motivated to prevent T2DM 6. More about carbs 7. Have health food you enjoy 8. Get back on track 9. Prevent T2DM for life

Primary Outcome Measure

body fat composition [ Time Frame: from enrollment to 9 weeks after completion of the modified DPP-diet program ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexas75390-8878
Yi-Ting Tzen
[email protected]
214-648-1786

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