NCT01713764

Brief Summary

The study is a small pilot, designed to provide data regarding the feasibility and acceptability of conducting such a study on a larger scale. The present study is a randomized controlled clinical trial comparing two mindfulness-based lifestyle modification programs to help people manage diabetes and lose weight, one using on a low-carbohydrate diet (LC) and the other using a moderate-carbohydrate diet promoted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Intervention content will include information about nutrition (carbohydrate restriction or American Diabetes Association recommended diet) and emotion regulation and mindful eating strategies.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
34

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2012

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 24, 2012

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2012

Completed
24 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 25, 2012

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

December 30, 2013

Status Verified

December 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

August 24, 2012

Last Update Submit

December 24, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

diabetesobesitymindful eatingpositive affectlow carbohydratediet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hemoglobin A1c

    We test whether Hemoglobin A1c changes from pre-intervention to 3 months. The key outcome measure will compare the two diet groups, but we will also assess whether statistically significant changes occur within groups from pre-intervention to 3 months.

    Change from baseline to 3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Hemoglobin A1c

    Change from baseline to 6 months

Study Arms (2)

Low Carbohydrate Diet

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will be instructed to follow a low carbohydrate diet: carbohydrate intake 10-50 grams a day not including fiber. Foods permitted include: meats, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, cream, some nuts and seeds, green leafy vegetables, and most other non-starchy vegetables. Because most individuals self-limit caloric intake, no calorie restriction will be recommended. Participants will also be taught information about mindfulness and positive affect practices. The mindfulness-based curriculum will focus on the following elements: training on topics such as mindful meditation, mindful eating, awareness of fullness and hunger signals, and taste satiety. The positive emotion curriculum will include: training on topics such as noticing and savoring positive events, gratitude, positive reappraisal, personal strengths, attainable goals, and acts of kindness.

Behavioral: Low Carbohydrate DietBehavioral: Mindfulness and Positive Affect Skills

American Diabetes Association Diet

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet group will receive standard ADA advice. The diet includes high-fiber foods (such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes), low-fat dairy products, fresh fish, and foods low in saturated fat. Participants will also be taught information about mindfulness and positive affect practices. The mindfulness-based curriculum will focus on the following elements: training on topics such as mindful meditation, mindful eating, awareness of fullness and hunger signals, and taste satiety. The positive emotion curriculum will include: training on topics such as noticing and savoring positive events, gratitude, positive reappraisal, personal strengths, attainable goals, and acts of kindness.

Behavioral: American Diabetes Association DietBehavioral: Mindfulness and Positive Affect Skills

Interventions

Low Carbohydrate Diet
American Diabetes Association Diet
American Diabetes Association DietLow Carbohydrate Diet

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Diabetes mellitus, Type 2.
  • HgbA1c \> 6.0% at screening. This is to confirm the diabetes diagnosis.
  • Aged 18 years old and older
  • BMI 25 and above.

You may not qualify if:

  • Condition that will make it difficult for participation. Such as:
  • cancer
  • liver failure
  • unstable coronary artery disease
  • severe emphysema
  • bulimia or strong history of bulimia
  • vegan
  • Laboratory evidence of organ dysfunction
  • Abnormal kidney function (serum creatinine)
  • thyroid stimulating hormone out of normal range
  • Previous use or new changes in medications that can interfere with the measures used in the study:
  • current use of insulin and no immediate plans to start or increase diabetic mediations.
  • more than 3 oral hypoglycemic medications.
  • use of systemic (oral or IV) corticosteroids in the 6 months prior
  • severe autoimmune disorders
  • +7 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Osher Center for Integrative Medicine

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Saslow LR, Kim S, Daubenmier JJ, Moskowitz JT, Phinney SD, Goldman V, Murphy EJ, Cox RM, Moran P, Hecht FM. A randomized pilot trial of a moderate carbohydrate diet compared to a very low carbohydrate diet in overweight or obese individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus or prediabetes. PLoS One. 2014 Apr 9;9(4):e91027. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091027. eCollection 2014.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetes MellitusObesity

Interventions

Diet, Carbohydrate-RestrictedMindfulness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diet TherapyNutrition TherapyTherapeuticsDietNutritional Physiological PhenomenaDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaCognitive Behavioral TherapyBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Frederick M Hecht, M.D.

    University of California, San Francisco

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2012

First Posted

October 25, 2012

Study Start

October 1, 2012

Primary Completion

November 1, 2013

Study Completion

November 1, 2013

Last Updated

December 30, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-12

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