A mobile app to help Latino adolescents manage Type 1 Diabetes
Official title: MiDiario: Mobile Intervention for Diabetes via Reflection and Introspection in My Own Words
Funded at Kairos Research LLC · NIH-10698632 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly mobile app just for Latino teens with Type 1 Diabetes to help them manage their condition better and feel more confident in making their own health choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kairos Research LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dayton, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $325,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MD018556-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10698632 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino adolescents aged 21 and under who are living with Type 1 Diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Type 1 Diabetes or are outside the age range of 21 years and younger may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research develops a mobile application designed specifically for Latino adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) to improve their management of the condition. It addresses the unique challenges faced by this population, including cultural barriers and the need for autonomy in decision-making. The app incorporates behavioral science techniques, such as counterfactual thinking, to enhance self-efficacy and promote healthier behaviors. By providing culturally sensitive education and support, the app aims to empower adolescents in their diabetes management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for Latino adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with culturally sensitive approaches to diabetes care, indicating potential for this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Kairos Research LLC
Dayton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Summerville, Amy — Kairos Research LLC
- Study coordinator: Summerville, Amy
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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.