A digital program to help low-income individuals manage their newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
SmartStart: A digitally-enhanced diabetes self-management intervention for low-income people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
This study is testing a new phone-based program to help people with low incomes who have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes learn how to manage their condition better and get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11228855 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital intervention aimed at improving diabetes self-management among low-income individuals who have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. By leveraging the widespread use of cell phones, the program seeks to enhance engagement and accessibility to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), which is crucial for improving health outcomes. The approach addresses the barriers that prevent low-income patients from participating in traditional diabetes education programs, aiming to provide tailored support that fits their unique needs. The intervention will be evaluated for its acceptability and feasibility in promoting effective self-care behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income adults who have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or those who do not belong to low-income populations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for low-income individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by increasing their engagement in self-management practices.
How similar studies have performed: While digital health interventions have shown promise in other populations, this specific approach tailored for low-income individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Owolabi, Eyitayo Omolara — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Owolabi, Eyitayo Omolara
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.