Kerala Diabetes Prevention Program (K-DPP): A cluster RCT of its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness [ 2011 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Brian Oldenburg (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Damien Jolley ,  A/Pr Robyn Tapp ,  Prof Bruce Hollingsworth ,  Prof Edwin Fisher
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Brief description The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in developing countries has increased dramatically. Action is now urgently required to develop targeted, low cost intervention programs to prevent T2DM. The Kerala Diabetes Prevention Program (K-DPP) is a cluster randomized trial in a rural area of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala State, India, of a culturally appropriate locality-based group diabetes intervention targeting individuals (aged 30-60 years) at ‘high risk’ of developing T2DM.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,319,700.91

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant