Recreational Basketball to Increase Participation in Diabetes Prevention

Last updated: August 4, 2026
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Weight Loss

Diabetes And Hypertension

Diabetes (Pediatric)

Treatment

NDPP + Basketball (BB)

NDPP Standard of Care SOC

Clinical Study ID

NCT05066542
KP1546327
KPR-SM-2020-01/1
  • Ages 18-44
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of adapting the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) to include recreational sports in effort to increase physical activity (PA) and promote lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The hypothesis is that both the traditional NDPP and the NDPP+ Basketball will be considered feasible. The primary outcome is to assess whether the intervention (NDPP+BB) compared to the standard of care (NDPP only) will result in greater weight loss, lower A1c, and increased engagement in physical activity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged 18-44 years

  • BMI >= 25 kg/m2

  • Previous diagnosis of prediabetes as defined:

  • HbA1c 5.7 to 6.4% at baseline

  • Not engaged in high exercise levels (self-report of less than 300 minutes ofexercise per week)

  • Not engaged in other lifestyle intervention program in past 2 years

  • Ability to read in English and provide informed consent

  • Ability to walk unassisted for 30 minutes

  • Ability to jump in place

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diabetes due to underlying conditions

  • Type 1 Diabetes

  • Type 2 Diabetes

  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

  • Myocardial Infarction within the last 12 months

  • Cancer treatment

  • Congestive Heart Disease

  • Not currently pregnant

  • Any history of seizures or uncontrolled neurologic or psychiatric condition that mayinterfere with the intervention plan

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: NDPP + Basketball (BB)
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 11, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 30, 2026

Study Description

The NDPP has successfully helped to reduce the rate of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) through moderate weight loss and increased physical activity(PA). Kaiser Permanente Georgia (KPGA) members, identified as being at risk to develop type 2 diabetes will be recruited to participate in the intervention trial testing DPP vs. NDPP+ BB study arms. Participants will be randomized into 1 of 2 groups (traditional DPP curriculum or DPP + basketball).

The central objective of this project is to determine the feasibility of adapting the NDPP to include recreational basketball as an exercise component among KPGA population of overweight, pre-diabetic adults ages 18-44 using novel translational science approach and qualitative formative research tools. The secondary objective is to implement the adapted NDPP + BB program among a pre-diabetic KPGA adult members, 18-44 years living in Atlanta and determine post-program efficacy in achieving the desired 5 percent weight loss goal.

The objective is to contribute beneficial information to clinical and operational leaders across KP and beyond, as they consider approaches to improve overall participation rates in the NDPP, particularly for young and middle-aged adult members, leveraging interest in a popular recreational team-based sport such as BB. Longer-term, the goal is to reduce diabetes risk.