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INcreasing Veteran EngagemeNT to Prevent Diabetes (INVENT)

INcreasing Veteran EngagemeNT to Prevent Diabetes (INVENT) (CDA 13-267)

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03403231
Acronym
INVENT
Enrollment
144
Registered
2018-01-18
Start date
2018-02-01
Completion date
2020-09-30
Last updated
2023-07-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Prediabetes

Keywords

Veterans, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Prediabetes, Secure Messaging, Health Promotion, Prevention and Control, Motivation

Brief summary

This study will evaluate a VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging intervention that uses different intervention messaging strategies designed to increase engagement in behaviors to prevent type 2 diabetes. The investigators will enroll 144 eligible Veterans into a 12-week MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging intervention. Eligible Veterans include those who are currently using MyHealtheVet secure messaging, meet inclusion/exclusion criteria, and have received an HbA1c test within the last 6 months that meets the ADA/CDC classification for prediabetes. Study participants will be surveyed about their engagement in behaviors to prevent TDM2 and mediators of this engagement. After completing a baseline survey, participants will be randomly assigned to receive different novel presentations of information about ways to prevent T2DM through both Secure Messaging and US Mail. The investigators will test the 5 presentations that each: (1) represent an innovative approach from behavioral economics or health psychology with great promise to increase engagement in behaviors to prevent T2DM among patients with prediabetes; and (2) have not been tested in this setting.

Detailed description

There is tremendous national enthusiasm for translating and disseminating efficacious strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yet, little attention has been devoted to how the investigators can better leverage the processes through which patients receive information about prevention of T2DM to better engage them in such prevention. Further, despite efforts to disseminate structured programs, many patients at high risk for developing T2DM may still be unable or unwilling to access them. In these cases, increasing patient engagement in individually directed lifestyle change or pharmacotherapy is critical. Strategies developed in the fields of behavioral economics and health psychology hold significant promise for improving Veteran engagement in each of these approaches. To date, however, these strategies have rarely been translated into real-world settings where they could benefit Veterans. This novel work will address this critical gap and could transform communication with Veterans about prevention in ways that will improve their health outcomes. The following 5 strategies will be implemented in the weekly messages that study participants will receive: (1) tailoring to aspirations in life; (2) implementation intentions; (3) preference checklists; (4) urgency framing; (5) social norms. The investigators will implement these strategies alone and in combination in a 16-arm factorial design experiment.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALINVENT Secure Messaging Intervention

We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.

Sponsors

VA Office of Research and Development
Lead SponsorFED

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)

Intervention model description

The investigators will use a factorial design to test the main effects and a limited number of interaction effects of 5 messaging strategies.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
No minimum to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. HbA1c test within the past 6 months that meets the ADA/CDC requirements for prediabetes. 2. Currently registered in the VA's MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging System 3. Receiving care within the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System

Exclusion criteria

1. Completed more than 4 VA MOVE! classes in the last year (or other evidence of another recent weight loss program) 2. Are trying to lose weight and are very physically active 3. Are \>75 years of age 4. Are pregnant or plan to be 5. Are taking Metformin 6. Have participated in the FINDIT study (this study's predecessor under the same grant funding) 7. Have been hospitalized or received rehab for stroke or myocardial infarction within past 6 months 8. Have received chemotherapy for cancer in the past 6 months 9. Self-report or have any International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9/10) codes for: * Diabetes * Dementia * Major functional limitations * Cirrhosis * Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) stage 4 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * End stage renal disease (ESRD) * New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV congestive heart failure (CHF)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Engagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes3 monthsThe investigators will use survey and medical record data to evaluate changes in participants' engagement in recommended behaviors to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Importance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes3 monthsThe investigators will use survey data to evaluate mean changes in level of importance of preventing diabetes from baseline to 3 months. The Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) was included in the survey and respondents were asked about their level of perceived importance from 1 (Not at all important) to 10 (Extremely important).
Use of Medication for T2DM Prevention3 monthsThe investigators will use medical record data and survey data to evaluate whether participants began the use of medication for T2DM prevention from baseline to 3 months.
Perception for Risk for T2DM3 monthsThe investigators will use survey data to evaluate mean changes in perception of risk for T2DM from baseline to 3 months. The Adriaanse T2DM Risk Perception Scale, which was included in the survey, measured self-assessed risk perception from 0 denoting no choice of developing T2DM to 100 denoting absolute confidence in developing T2DM
Motivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes3 monthsThe investigators will use survey data to evaluate mean change in motivation level to prevent diabetes between baseline and 3-months. The Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) was included in the survey and respondents were asked about their level of motivation from 1 (Not at all motivated) to 10 (Highly motivated).
Participation in Weight-related Wellness Programs3 monthsThe investigators will use survey data to evaluate how many participants enrolled in weight-related wellness programs from baseline to 3 months.
Weight Loss Behaviors3 monthsThe investigators will use survey data to evaluate changes in weight loss behaviors at the 3-month post intervention assessment.
Physical Activity3 monthsThe investigators will use survey data to evaluate changes in physical activity after the 3-month post intervention assessment. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was used to measure physical activity change. Respondents were asked to report how many hours and minutes within the past week they completed of vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, and brisk walking. The total sum of minutes for these three questions were subsequently coded into a yes/no binary variable for whether respondents met a recommended 150 minutes of overall physical activity within 7 days of being assessed. The values provided reflect a proportion of respondents that met or exceeded the 150 minute threshold of overall physical activity based on the newly generated variable that combined total minutes of vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, and brisk walking.
Knowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM3 monthsThe investigators will use survey data to evaluate changes in knowledge of strategies to prevent Type 2 Diabetes between baseline and 3-month assessment. Respondents were given 3 open-ended questions to report things they could do to prevent diabetes. Each respective response to the 3 questions were coded and scored according to whether they indicated engagement in the following activities: weight loss, physical activity, use of metformin, or enrollment into a diabetes prevention program. Each question denoted with a positive response were coded with 1 whereas those that did not were coded as a 0. The three questions were summed into a final score ranging from 0 (no report of engagement in the aforementioned healthy activities) with the worst outcome to 3 (a report of 3 of the 4 aforementioned healthy activities) with the best outcome. The final scores were generated based on the mean difference between baseline and 3-month scores.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Veterans that met preliminary study eligibility criteria were mailed a letter about the study and were contacted by a Research Assistant 7-10 days later by phone to gauge their participation interest.

Pre-assignment details

The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Those that did not complete the Baseline Survey or did not have consistent internet access to use MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging were not randomized and thus excluded from analysis.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Arm 1: Stock Messages Only
Participants will only receive the stock messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message Strategy
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the urgency frame message strategy. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 3: Social Norm Message Strategy
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the social norm messaging strategy. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm Strategies
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with both the urgency frame and social norm messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency Frame
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with both the implementation intentions and urgency frame messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social Norm
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with both the implementation intentions and social norm messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social Norm
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the implementation intentions, urgency frame, and social norm messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 8: Implementation Intentions
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the implementation intentions messaging strategy. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency Frame
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with both the preference checklists and urgency frame messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social Norms
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with both the preference checklists and social norm messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social Norm
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the preference checklists, urgency frame, and social norm messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 12: Preference Checklists
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the preference checklists messaging strategy. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency Frame
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with both the tailored aspirations and urgency frame messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social Norm
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with both the tailored aspirations and social norm messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social Norm
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the tailored aspirations, urgency frame, and social norm messaging strategies. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Arm 16: Tailored Aspirations
Participants will receive messages that encourage following recommended behaviors for reducing the risk for developing diabetes integrated with the tailored aspirations messaging strategy. INVENT Secure Messaging Intervention: We are proposing a 12 week schedule of weekly Secure Messages and monthly mailings for this intervention. Each study arm represents different combinations of messages a participant will receive.
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Total144

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicArm 1: Stock Messages OnlyArm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyArm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyArm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesArm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameArm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormArm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormArm 8: Implementation IntentionsArm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameArm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsArm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormArm 12: Preference ChecklistsArm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameArm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormArm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormArm 16: Tailored AspirationsTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
4 Participants7 Participants6 Participants5 Participants2 Participants6 Participants3 Participants2 Participants3 Participants5 Participants3 Participants6 Participants5 Participants5 Participants2 Participants6 Participants70 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
5 Participants2 Participants3 Participants4 Participants7 Participants3 Participants6 Participants7 Participants6 Participants4 Participants6 Participants3 Participants4 Participants4 Participants7 Participants3 Participants74 Participants
Age, Continuous57.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.4
66 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3
62.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.1
62.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.9
55.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2
64.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
63.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.8
57.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9
62.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.5
60.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3
62.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.4
64.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
63.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9
61.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10
57.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6
61.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.3
61.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.4
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants9 Participants8 Participants7 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants8 Participants8 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants139 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
8 Participants8 Participants8 Participants7 Participants7 Participants8 Participants8 Participants6 Participants8 Participants8 Participants8 Participants7 Participants7 Participants6 Participants8 Participants8 Participants120 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants9 participants144 participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants3 Participants3 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants17 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
9 Participants8 Participants8 Participants8 Participants7 Participants8 Participants7 Participants8 Participants8 Participants6 Participants6 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants9 Participants7 Participants126 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Transgender
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
EG007
affected / at risk
EG008
affected / at risk
EG009
affected / at risk
EG010
affected / at risk
EG011
affected / at risk
EG012
affected / at risk
EG013
affected / at risk
EG014
affected / at risk
EG015
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 9
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 91 / 90 / 9
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 9

Outcome results

Primary

Engagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

The investigators will use survey and medical record data to evaluate changes in participants' engagement in recommended behaviors to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown1 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors6 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors4 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors4 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors7 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown1 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors6 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown1 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors3 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors7 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown2 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors3 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors6 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors4 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors7 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors4 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown2 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown1 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors6 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors2 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors4 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors5 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDid not engage in recommended behaviors7 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesEngaged in recommended behaviors0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsEngagement in Recommended Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesUnknown2 Participants
Secondary

Importance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

The investigators will use survey data to evaluate mean changes in level of importance of preventing diabetes from baseline to 3 months. The Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) was included in the survey and respondents were asked about their level of perceived importance from 1 (Not at all important) to 10 (Extremely important).

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.625 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.847
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.889 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.028
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.444 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.74
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.563
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes0.714 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.43
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes0.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.5
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.500 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-1.571 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.07
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-1.111 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.934
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.118
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.667 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes0.667 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.936
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-0.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.582
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes0.429 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.976
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes-2.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.236
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsImportance of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes0.286 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.254
Secondary

Knowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM

The investigators will use survey data to evaluate changes in knowledge of strategies to prevent Type 2 Diabetes between baseline and 3-month assessment. Respondents were given 3 open-ended questions to report things they could do to prevent diabetes. Each respective response to the 3 questions were coded and scored according to whether they indicated engagement in the following activities: weight loss, physical activity, use of metformin, or enrollment into a diabetes prevention program. Each question denoted with a positive response were coded with 1 whereas those that did not were coded as a 0. The three questions were summed into a final score ranging from 0 (no report of engagement in the aforementioned healthy activities) with the worst outcome to 3 (a report of 3 of the 4 aforementioned healthy activities) with the best outcome. The final scores were generated based on the mean difference between baseline and 3-month scores.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.069
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM-0.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.667
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM-0.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.833
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM-0.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.972
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.125 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.641
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM-0.444 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.882
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.444 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.726
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.429 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.535
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.866
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.707
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.889 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.928
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM-0.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.5
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.143 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.378
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.535
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.778 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.833
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsKnowledge of Strategies to Prevent T2DM0.286 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.488
Secondary

Motivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

The investigators will use survey data to evaluate mean change in motivation level to prevent diabetes between baseline and 3-months. The Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) was included in the survey and respondents were asked about their level of motivation from 1 (Not at all motivated) to 10 (Highly motivated).

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes.375 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.326
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-1.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.438
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-0.444 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.333
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-0.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.394
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes0.429 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.225
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes0.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.7071
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes0.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.5
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-1.143 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.673
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-2.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.122
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-0.666 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.323
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-0.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.54
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-0.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.986
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-1.166 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.472
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-0.286 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9512
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes-0.555 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.333
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsMotivation to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes0.857 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.116
Secondary

Participation in Weight-related Wellness Programs

The investigators will use survey data to evaluate how many participants enrolled in weight-related wellness programs from baseline to 3 months.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs8 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs9 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs9 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs9 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs1 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs7 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs8 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs9 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs7 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown2 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs9 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs9 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs9 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs1 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs8 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs7 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown2 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs8 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs8 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsNo participation in weight-related wellness programs7 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsParticipation in weight-related wellness programs0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsParticipation in Weight-related Wellness ProgramsUnknown2 Participants
Secondary

Perception for Risk for T2DM

The investigators will use survey data to evaluate mean changes in perception of risk for T2DM from baseline to 3 months. The Adriaanse T2DM Risk Perception Scale, which was included in the survey, measured self-assessed risk perception from 0 denoting no choice of developing T2DM to 100 denoting absolute confidence in developing T2DM

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyPerception for Risk for T2DM-8.750 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.345
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyPerception for Risk for T2DM-1.111 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.642
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyPerception for Risk for T2DM6.667 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesPerception for Risk for T2DM-4.444 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.333
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FramePerception for Risk for T2DM0.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.321
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormPerception for Risk for T2DM1.111 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.28
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormPerception for Risk for T2DM-5.556 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 40.035
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsPerception for Risk for T2DM10.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 20
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FramePerception for Risk for T2DM7.778 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.889
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsPerception for Risk for T2DM-3.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.18
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormPerception for Risk for T2DM8.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.238
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsPerception for Risk for T2DM-2.222 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.626
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FramePerception for Risk for T2DM5.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.1
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormPerception for Risk for T2DM10.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.602
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormPerception for Risk for T2DM3.333 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 33.166
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsPerception for Risk for T2DM10.000 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.166
Secondary

Physical Activity

The investigators will use survey data to evaluate changes in physical activity after the 3-month post intervention assessment. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was used to measure physical activity change. Respondents were asked to report how many hours and minutes within the past week they completed of vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, and brisk walking. The total sum of minutes for these three questions were subsequently coded into a yes/no binary variable for whether respondents met a recommended 150 minutes of overall physical activity within 7 days of being assessed. The values provided reflect a proportion of respondents that met or exceeded the 150 minute threshold of overall physical activity based on the newly generated variable that combined total minutes of vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, and brisk walking.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week5 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week4 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week4 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week5 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week6 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week3 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week7 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week2 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FramePhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week5 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FramePhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week4 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week4 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week5 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week6 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week3 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week6 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week3 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FramePhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week3 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FramePhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week6 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week7 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week2 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week6 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week3 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week8 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week1 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FramePhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week3 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FramePhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week6 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week3 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week6 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week4 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week5 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsPhysical Activity150 minutes or more physical activity per week2 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsPhysical ActivityLess than 150 minutes or more of physical activity per week7 Participants
Secondary

Use of Medication for T2DM Prevention

The investigators will use medical record data and survey data to evaluate whether participants began the use of medication for T2DM prevention from baseline to 3 months.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown2 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication7 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication8 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication1 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication1 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication8 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication9 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown1 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication8 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown1 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication8 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication9 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication7 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown2 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication9 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication9 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication8 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown1 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication9 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication7 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown2 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication8 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown0 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication8 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionNot taking medication7 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionTaking medication0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsUse of Medication for T2DM PreventionUnknown2 Participants
Secondary

Weight Loss Behaviors

The investigators will use survey data to evaluate changes in weight loss behaviors at the 3-month post intervention assessment.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The population consisted of prediabetic Veterans ages 75 and younger, had access to VA MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging, and met inclusion and exclusion criteria at the time of enrollment.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied0 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight2 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight1 Participants
Arm 1: Stock Messages OnlyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose5 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied2 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight5 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose2 Participants
Arm 2: Urgency Frame Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight5 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 3: Social Norm Message StrategyWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose4 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose6 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight2 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 4: Urgency Frame and Social Norm StrategiesWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight3 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose4 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 5: Implementation Intentions and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight4 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose3 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 6: Implementation Intentions and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight2 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose5 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight1 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 7: Implementation Intentions, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose3 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown2 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied0 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain1 Participants
Arm 8: Implementation IntentionsWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight3 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight4 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight1 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose3 Participants
Arm 9: Preference Checklists and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied0 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose5 Participants
Arm 10: Preference Checklists and Social NormsWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight4 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied0 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose7 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight2 Participants
Arm 11: Preference Checklists, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose3 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight5 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 12: Preference ChecklistsWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown2 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight1 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose5 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight1 Participants
Arm 13: Tailored Aspirations and Urgency FrameWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied0 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose3 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight4 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied0 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain1 Participants
Arm 14: Tailored Aspirations and Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose6 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 15: Tailored Aspirations, Urgency Frame & Social NormWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and satisfied1 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsWeight Loss BehaviorsGaining weight0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and gain0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsWeight Loss BehaviorsLosing weight0 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsWeight Loss BehaviorsUnknown2 Participants
Arm 16: Tailored AspirationsWeight Loss BehaviorsStable and lose6 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026