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Ketogenic Diet and Diabetes Demonstration Project

KDDP is a prospective, 12-month pilot study comparing the effects of a novel lifestyle program, the Ketogenic Diet and Diabetes Demonstration Project (KDDP) to those of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDDP). KDDP is modeled to mimic the delivery platform of NDPP with the exception that participants in KDDP will be placed on a medically-supervised ketogenic diet, and participants in NDPP will be placed on a low fat diet. The purpose of this study is to compare the metabolic effects of the KDDP and the…

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06115265

PhaseNA

Enrollment40

SponsorUniversity of New Mexico

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Type 2 Diabetes, PreDiabetes, Obesity, Ketogenic Dieting

About this study

Interventions

Behavioral: Ketogenic diet — KDDP and NDPP will deliver identical comprehensive lifestyle counseling and follow up to participants, but dietary interventions in each group will differ, with KDDP participants receiving a ketogenic diet and NDPP participants receiving a low fat diet.
Behavioral: Low Fat diet — KDDP and NDPP will deliver identical comprehensive lifestyle counseling and follow up to participants, but dietary interventions in each group will differ, with KDDP participants receiving a ketogenic diet and NDPP participants receiving a low fat diet.

Primary outcomes

Weight in kg (12 months)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women ≥ 18 years old * BMI ≥27 kg/m2 * Hemoglobin A1c ≥ 5.7% and/or fasting plasma glucose of 100-125 mg/dL Exclusion Criteria: * Known clinical cardiovascular disease (i.e. prior stroke, myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease) * LDL cholesterol ≥ 190 mg/dL * Triglycerides ≥ 500 mg/dL * History of type 1 diabetes * History of diabetic ketoacidosis * Individuals requiring insulin * Advanced renal disease * Advanced liver disease * Terminal cancer * Pregnancy

Study locations

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.