An immersive app to help older adults manage diabetes
The HOPE App: An Immersive Telehealth Solution for Older Adults with Diabetes
This study is testing a new app called the HOPE App, which uses fun virtual reality and games to help older adults with Type 2 diabetes learn how to manage their condition better and make healthier lifestyle choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | See Yourself Health, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Beverly, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10703505 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops the HOPE App, an innovative telehealth solution designed specifically for older adults with Type 2 diabetes. It utilizes virtual reality and social gaming strategies to create an engaging and supportive environment for diabetes self-management education. The app aims to overcome barriers faced by older adults in accessing traditional diabetes education programs, which often have low participation rates. By leveraging new technology, the HOPE App seeks to improve lifestyle changes that can treat and potentially reverse diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are living with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or those without diabetes may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower older adults to better manage their diabetes, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using technology for diabetes management, but this specific immersive approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Beverly, United States
- See Yourself Health, LLC — Beverly, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drascher, Maxwell Lee — See Yourself Health, LLC
- Study coordinator: Drascher, Maxwell Lee
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.