NCT03877783

Brief Summary

In the DEMAND pilot study, we will recruit and randomize 80 participants at two study sites (Umeå and Uppsala) for a one-year intervention. The primary objectives are to study the inclusion rate, the adherence rate, and the acceptability of the intervention. The secondary objectives are to examine the effect of the intervention on intermediate outcomes, including metabolic control (i.e., blood glucose and lipids), body weight, blood pressure, physical fitness, and cognitive function. Third, the investigators will perform focus group interviews to explore the participants views on the intervention to assess the acceptability. The interventions include (a) Mediterranean diet (b) an individualized physical training program and (c) pharmacological treatment for type 2 diabetes (T2D) aimed to achieve individualized optimal goals, according to national guidelines, taking into account the risk of hypoglycaemia. This multi-component intervention is more comprehensive than usual care, and it specifically focuses on vascular domains.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable type-2-diabetes-mellitus

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2020

Typical duration for not_applicable type-2-diabetes-mellitus

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 8, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 18, 2019

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 19, 2020

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2022

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

March 26, 2021

Status Verified

March 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

February 8, 2019

Last Update Submit

March 25, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

mediterranean dietphysical fitness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • inclusion rate

    How many subjects (n) will be randomized within four months?

    4 months

  • adherence rate

    What is the proportion (%) of subjects in the intervention group who will adhere to 90% of the diet, exercise and medical intervention?

    1 year

  • retention rate

    What is the proportion of drop-out in the two groups?

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Metabolic change

    1 year

  • Memory function

    1 year

Study Arms (2)

group of intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

participants receive 1. personalized advice of a dietician about mediterranean diet 2. individualized training program, 3. recommendation about optimized pharmacological treatment as in high risk groups for cardiovascular diseases

Dietary Supplement: mediterranean dietBehavioral: individualized fitness programOther: recommended modified pharmacological treatment

group of control

NO INTERVENTION

participants receive 1. written information about the advantages of a healthy diet 2. written information about the advantages of physical activity, 3. medical treatment according to the latest version of the national guidelines issued by the Swedish Medical Product Agency

Interventions

mediterranean dietDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The recommended Mediterranean diet is based on lean meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, berries, and nuts. Extra-virgin olive oil is the recommended additional fat source for use in food preparation and dressings. Recommended exclusions or restrictions include dairy products, cereals, added salt, refined fats, and sugar. Participants in the intervention group will receive weekly deliveries of olive oil and mixed nuts, free of cost, and they will receive recipes for Mediterranean meals on a regular basis. During the study, the intervention group will receive written, personalized advice from a project dietician on how to improve their Mediterranean diets. This written personalized advice will be based on the reported food intake, its coherence with a Mediterranean diet, and its adherence to the recommended intakes of energy and nutrients for each participant.

group of intervention

The exercise intervention will consist of individualized training programs designed to improve cardiovascular fitness (VO2). A personal trainer will distribute the training program instructions and monitor the training during the entire intervention. Support will be provided via text messages. The training intensity will be based on results from an extensive pre-test of individual physical fitness performance, and we will adjust the intensity over the study period, as fitness improves. The goal is to engage participants in training three times per week, for up to one hour per training session. The individualized training programs will consist of brisk walks, jogging, and cycling, tailored to each participant. To ensure that the training intensity is sufficient to improve cardiovascular fitness, heart rate will be monitored during each session.

group of intervention

Hyperglycemia: first metformin till target level of HbA1c 1) 53-58 mmol/mol for patients with ≤2 coexisting chronic illnesses or 2) 59-64 mmol/mol for those with established cardiovascular disease (CVD). We will recommend a second glucose-lowering drug when HbA1c is not achieved and which reduce CVD even when the participant does not have a manifest CVD. Hypertension: will be treated to achieve a target level according to European guidelines. Start with a combination of a renin-angiotensin system (RAS)-blocker and a thiazide in low dose or a combination of a RAS-blocker a calcium channel blocker in low dose. If the target is not reached within 12 weeks additional drugs should be added. Dyslipidemia: Patients with a CVD risk of 2-8% within 5 years should receive treatment with atorvastatin 10mg +ezetimib 10mg; CVD risk 8-20%, atorvastatin 20mg + ezetimib 10mg and CVD risk \> 20% atorvastatin 40-80mg +ezetimib 10mg.

group of intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • type 2 diabetes diagnosed in the last year
  • age \>=65 years
  • signed consent form
  • Mild cognitive impairment

You may not qualify if:

  • diagnosis type 1 diabetes
  • major neurocognitive degeneration
  • serious illness with live expectancy less than 3 years
  • drug- or alcohol-abuse or other neurological / psychiatric illness which affects the outcome
  • depressive syndrome
  • predicted inability to conduct the study because of drug abuse, serious illness, language issues
  • documented episodes of hypoglycemia where help of a third part was needed
  • Allergy to fish or nuts
  • Angina pectoris
  • Heart failure (NYHA 3-4)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Umeå University

Umeå, Västerbotten County, 90185, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Cognitive Dysfunction

Interventions

Diet, Mediterranean

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesCognition DisordersNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diet, Plant-BasedDiet TherapyNutrition TherapyTherapeuticsDietNutritional Physiological PhenomenaDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Olov Rolandsson, Professor

    Umeå University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 8, 2019

First Posted

March 18, 2019

Study Start

October 19, 2020

Primary Completion

March 31, 2022

Study Completion

June 30, 2023

Last Updated

March 26, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-03

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