Family D-Risk: a community-tailored program to reduce diabetes risk in families
Official title: "Family Diabetes Risk Reduction"
Funded at Morehouse School of Medicine · NIH-11324288 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-driven program helps families with at-risk adults and children adopt a culturally tailored version of the Diabetes Prevention Program to lower Type 2 Diabetes risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morehouse School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | July 7, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $281,422 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007602-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324288 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with prediabetes and their children living in low-resource rural areas, particularly in Albany, GA.
✕Less likely to help
Families not able to participate in community-engaged activities or who do not have access to the tailored program.
What this research studies
This project partners with communities in Albany, GA to adapt the Diabetes Prevention Program for families, focusing on both adults at high risk and their children. It uses focus groups and interviews to tailor the intervention to local needs and resources. The program aims to improve weight and other cardiometabolic risk factors as a family unit, not just individuals. If successful, it could provide a sustainable model for reducing diabetes risk in rural, underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could adopt healthier habits that reduce diabetes risk and improve overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Prior DPP-based interventions have shown risk reduction in diverse populations, but this CER-adapted, family-focused model is an innovative approach in a rural setting.
Where this research is happening
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quarells, Rakale Collins — Morehouse School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Quarells, Rakale Collins
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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.