Conditional cash transfers and basic needs support for adults with type 2 diabetes
Official title: Conditional Cash Transfer and Basic Needs Resolution Intervention for Low Income Adults with T2DM
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11424564 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding-backed program will test whether helping low-income adults with type 2 diabetes meet basic needs improves their diabetes control and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | August 24, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $800,434 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK148601-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11424564 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years or older with type 2 diabetes who are low income and Medicaid eligible or below 133% of the federal poverty level.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without diabetes or those not experiencing financial hardship may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on adults with type 2 diabetes who have low income and aims to combine basic needs support with diabetes care. The study will implement a program that may include cash transfers and assistance with essential needs to help participants manage their diabetes more effectively. Researchers will track health outcomes, health care costs, and adherence to diabetes management recommendations over several years. The goal is to see if addressing poverty-related barriers can lead to better ABCs of diabetes outcomes and fewer complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce hospitalizations and improve long-term health for low-income adults with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies suggest social determinants and financial stress impact diabetes management; this project tests a combined approach in a high-risk population.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Egede, Leonard E. — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Egede, Leonard E.
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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.