Adapted DSMES Digital Health for Mexican-origin Hispanics with Type 2 Diabetes
Official title: Testing an Adapted Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Digital Health Intervention among Mexican Origin Hispanics to Increase Access and Participation
Funded at University of Texas El Paso · NIH-11419919 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital health program adapted from an in-person diabetes education approach is designed to help Mexican-origin adults with type 2 diabetes improve self-management and access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas El Paso NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Paso, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 1998 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $230,022 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007592-32 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419919 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (likely 18+) of Mexican origin with type 2 diabetes who face barriers to in-person DSMES and have access to digital health tools.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without reliable internet access or comfort with digital platforms may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This grant aims to translate a bilingual, community-led diabetes education program into an online format to reach more Mexican-origin adults with type 2 diabetes. It leverages digital health tools and CHW-guided support to fit into patients’ daily lives and overcome barriers to traditional DSMES programs. The study will examine what helps or hinders participation and how the online program affects self-management behaviors, access to resources, and health outcomes. The focus is on real patients managing diabetes in a community setting in El Paso and similar populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better diabetes control, fewer complications, and greater access to convenient education and support.
How similar studies have gone: Past programs show that bilingual DSMES can improve self-management, and digital adaptations can expand reach, but results vary by population and implementation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas El Paso
El Paso, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Frietze, Gabriel Andrew — University of Texas El Paso
- Study coordinator: Frietze, Gabriel Andrew
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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.