A translation randomized trial of culturally specific lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention in India
Main institutions:
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University (USA)
Other institutions:
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (India)
Principal investigator:
Dr V. Narayan
Other investigators:
Dr M.Hennink
Dr V.Mohan
G.Pradeepa
M.B Weber
P Zhang
Location of the project:
India
Amount allocated:
USD 398,674
Objectives:
People from the Indian subcontinent are more likely to get diabetes even at younger ages. This project describes a randomized trial of culturally specific, community-based lifestyle intervention for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in men and women living in Chennai, India. Lifestyle interventions are programmed to seek to prevent diseases by promoting changes in health behaviors, improved diet, increased physical activity and weight loss. The results of this program will be used to make policy and public health recommendations, which will result in broader diabetes prevention efforts.
Date:
May 1, 2008 - October 31, 2011
