An immersive app to help older adults manage diabetes
Official title: TABA for The HOPE App: An Immersive Telehealth Solution for Older Adults with Diabetes
Funded at See Yourself Health, LLC · NIH-10853575 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new app called HOPE that uses fun virtual reality and games to help older adults with Type 2 diabetes learn how to manage their condition better and live healthier lives.
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 start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 3R44AG072990-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10853575 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are living with Type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with diabetes or those who are not comfortable using technology may not benefit from this research.
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, such as limited technology fluency, by providing an immersive learning experience that encourages lifestyle changes. By participating, older adults can learn essential skills to manage their diabetes effectively and improve their overall health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower older adults with diabetes to better manage their condition and potentially reverse its effects through lifestyle changes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that technology-assisted diabetes management can improve patient outcomes, indicating a promising potential for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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See Yourself Health, LLC
Beverly, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Suzanne — See Yourself Health, LLC
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Suzanne
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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.