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PRIME2 intervention improves weight loss in Latinx adults with prediabetes

Última actualización 3 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

PRIME2 participants demonstrated significantly greater 3-month weight loss relative to usual care (−3.7 lbs, p = 0.02).

The PRIME2 trial evaluated a behavioral intervention for Latinx adults with prediabetes, finding significant weight loss compared to usual care.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The PRIME2 trial evaluated a behavioral intervention for Latinx adults with prediabetes, finding significant weight loss compared to usual care.

Clinical relevance

Weight management is crucial for individuals with prediabetes, as it can prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. The significant weight loss observed in participants receiving the PRIME2 intervention suggests that this approach could be an effective strategy for improving health outcomes in this high-risk population.

Keep in mind

The study had a small sample size, limiting generalizability. No long-term follow-up data were collected to assess sustained effects. The trial did not measure other potential confounding factors.

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Maria CV, Joshua BK, Azucena L, Arturo C, Dyanna LG, Matthew JO. Pilot randomized controlled trial of the Promotora Intervention for Metabolic and Mental Health (PRIME2) among Latinx adults with prediabetes. Scientific Reports. 2024;14:31988. doi:10.1038/s41598-024-83482-5

Efectos Principales

PRIME2 participants demonstrated significantly greater 3-month weight loss relative to usual care (−3.7 lbs, p = 0.02).

No significant differences in perceived stress were observed between the two groups.

There were no significant differences in Hemoglobin A1C levels, blood pressure, or Beck depression scores.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to PRIME2 intervention and Body weight, Depression score, Diastolic blood pressure, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

PRIME2 intervention

Primary outcomes

  • Body weight
  • Depression score
  • Diastolic blood pressure

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Blood Pressure

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

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Mental Health

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Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Body weight

PRIME2 intervention → Body weight

PRIME2 intervention → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Depression score

PRIME2 intervention → Depression score

PRIME2 intervention → Depression score

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Diastolic blood pressure

PRIME2 intervention → Diastolic blood pressure

PRIME2 intervention → Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

PRIME2 intervention → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

PRIME2 intervention → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Stress score

PRIME2 intervention → Stress score

PRIME2 intervention → Stress score

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

PRIME2 intervention → Systolic blood pressure

PRIME2 intervention → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • PRIME2 intervention participants lost an average of 3.7 lbs over 3 months.
  • No significant changes in blood pressure or depression scores were found.
  • Perceived stress levels were similar across both intervention and control groups.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Latinx adults aged 18-65 with prediabetes.
  • Individuals seeking behavioral interventions for weight management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to non-Latinx populations.
  • The study focused on short-term outcomes; long-term effects are unknown.
  • Further research is needed to explore additional health benefits.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study had a small sample size, limiting generalizability.
  • No long-term follow-up data were collected to assess sustained effects.
  • The trial did not measure other potential confounding factors.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on PRIME2 intervention and Body Weight, PRIME2 intervention and Mental Health.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

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Does PRIME2 intervention affect body weight?

Emerging Evidence

PRIME2 intervention appears to affect body weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does PRIME2 intervention improve depression score?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of PRIME2 intervention for depression score.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Depression score

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does PRIME2 intervention improve diastolic blood pressure?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of PRIME2 intervention for diastolic blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diastolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

What evidence is available on PRIME2 intervention and reduction in hemoglobin a1c levels?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear reduction in reduction in hemoglobin a1c levels with PRIME2 intervention.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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