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Teaching Black Families Healthy Habits to Prevent Diabetes

Plain-English translation of NCT07441655 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated August 2026 · Translation generated August 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This study is testing a program called FIGHT for Life that teaches both parents and children healthy lifestyle habits to help prevent type 2 diabetes. The program is specifically designed for Black families and includes weekly classes for 16 weeks, with different lessons tailored for adults and children. The goal is to help parents with prediabetes (higher-than-normal blood sugar) lose weight and reduce their diabetes risk.

Black families face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and researchers want to see if a family-based program — where parents and children learn healthy habits together — works better than teaching adults alone. This approach recognizes that family support is powerful and that kids can help parents stay motivated.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are a Black parent or guardian, age 18 or older, living with a child ages 8–15
your blood sugar test shows you have prediabetes (HbA1c level between 5.7–6.4%)
you are willing to attend weekly meetings for 16 weeks and stay in the same area for 20 months
you and your child are able to do moderate physical activity like brisk walking

You likely don't qualify if…

you have already been diagnosed with diabetes
you have serious heart, kidney, or mental health conditions that would make it unsafe to exercise or change your diet
you are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year
you have had a heart attack or stroke in the past year
you take medications that could interfere with measuring the study results

What participation looks like

You and your child would attend weekly in-person meetings for 16 weeks, where you'll learn about healthy eating, physical activity, and lifestyle changes. Adults and children attend separate classes designed for their age group, but the lessons work together as a family. After the 16 weeks, you'll continue to be followed for about 20 months total so researchers can track whether the program helped you lose weight and reduce your diabetes risk.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 16, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

United States

Morehouse School of Medicine, Albany, Georgia