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New treatment option for Pre Diabetes
Official title Stand up for Your Health With a Sit-stand Desk
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05585190
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- More than 84 million - or 1 out of every 3 U.S. adults - have prediabetes, a condition that if not treated often leads to type 2 diabetes within five years.
- Time commitment: about 6 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 79
You may be able to join if
- Overweight or obese (body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or higher)
- Employees with "sedentary" jobs, defined as spending at least 75% of their (8 hours or more) workday sitting at a desk (at home or in an office)
- Defined as "at-risk" for diabetes, defined as either:
- Prediabetes (HbA1c of 5.7% to 6.4%) or a fasting glucose of 100 to 125 mg/dL
- Having one or more additional risk factors: (beyond BMI\>25)
You likely can't join if
- Established cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, coronary stent, coronary artery bypass grafting, cardiac transplant, or angina)
- Established congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy
- Established peripheral vascular disease
- Established diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 6.5% or on diabetes medications or insulin)
- Chronic musculoskeletal disorders involving the lower extremities, such as arthritis of the knees or hips, or regular use of ambulatory assist...
- Neuropathy of any etiology
See the full eligibility criteria
- Overweight or obese (body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or higher)
- Employees with "sedentary" jobs, defined as spending at least 75% of their (8 hours or more) workday sitting at a desk (at home or in an office)
- Defined as "at-risk" for diabetes, defined as either:
- Prediabetes (HbA1c of 5.7% to 6.4%) or a fasting glucose of 100 to 125 mg/dL
- Having one or more additional risk factors: (beyond BMI\>25)
- Age 45 years or older
- Family history of diabetes mellitus in a first-degree relative
- Physical inactivity (no structured exercise activity)
- History of gestational diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia
- African American, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander ethnicity
- Established cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, coronary stent, coronary artery bypass grafting, cardiac transplant, or angina)
- Established congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy
- Established peripheral vascular disease
- Established diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 6.5% or on diabetes medications or insulin)
- Chronic musculoskeletal disorders involving the lower extremities, such as arthritis of the knees or hips, or regular use of ambulatory assist devices such as a walker or cane
- Neuropathy of any etiology
- Positional syncope or history of orthostasis
- Less than 4 days/week at any single office (or work-from-home) location.
- Current use of a standing desk for work
- Tobacco use within the previous 12 months
- Current illicit drug use or excessive alcohol use (defined as more than 14 drinks/week for women, more than 28 drinks/week for men)
- Steroid use ≥21 days/year
- Fasting triglyceride level ≥ 500 mg/dL
- Thyroid disease
- Uncontrolled or untreated hypertension(\>150/90 mm Hg)
- Pregnant or lactating (or plans to become pregnant in the next 6 months)
- LDL cholesterol ≥ 190mg/dL
- Currently enrolled or plans to diet or join a weight loss program over the next 6 months.
- Non-English speaker
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 79 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.