Preliminary Examination of an Innovative mHealth-Based Dietary Fiber Intervention to Improve Outcomes in Young Adults With Prediabetes: A Feasibility Study
University of Oklahoma
Summary
This is a single-arm feasibility trial to examine an mHealth intervention that combines high fiber education, home-delivered high fiber foods, and use of continuous glucose monitors.
Description
This is a single-arm trial enrolling young adults (aged 18-39) with prediabetes (based on hemoglobin A1c). Enrolled individuals will complete baseline data collection in person to assess insulin resistance (venous blood samples). Enrolled individuals will then complete a three-month fully-mHealth based intervention focused exclusively on promoting greater fiber intake. Participants will receive weekly home-delivered shipments of high fiber foods and wear a continuous glucose monitor at two time points as a form of biofeedback. After the three months, participants will return for repeat assessm…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–39 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Pre-diabetes based on HbA1c * Young adult, aged 18-39 years * Reside near Tulsa metro area * Ability to access/use a compatible smartphone * Proficient in English Exclusion Criteria: * Suspected eating disorder * Current glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use * Food allergies or intolerances * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Interventions
- BehavioralGO-FAR
3-month intervention combining multiple behavior change techniques (biofeedback, adding objects to the environment, instruction on how to perform the behavior), all focused on helping people at more fiber.
Location
- University of Oklahoma Health CampusTulsa, Oklahoma