A new patient portal to help manage diabetes effectively
Effects of a Novel, Scalable, and Sustainable Patient Portal Intervention on Diabetes-Related Outcomes: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing a new online tool called My Diabetes Care that helps people with diabetes manage their health better by providing easy-to-understand information and support, making it easier for everyone, especially those who might find health info tricky to understand.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907658 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel patient portal intervention called My Diabetes Care (MDC) designed to improve diabetes self-management for patients. The portal integrates with existing electronic health records and provides users with easy-to-understand infographics, motivational support, and tailored self-care information. It aims to be convenient and scalable, addressing the needs of diverse patients, especially those with limited health literacy. By promoting better understanding and management of diabetes health data, MDC seeks to enhance patient engagement and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are managing diabetes and may benefit from enhanced self-management tools.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are under 21 years old may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar digital health interventions, indicating a promising approach to diabetes management.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, William — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Martinez, William
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.