Health Extension for Diabetes: Connecting Community and Clinic
Official title: Evaluating the Health Extension for Diabetes Program, a Community-Clinical Linkage Program
Funded at Clemson University · NIH-11419436 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-clinical program aims to improve diabetes care by linking local health resources with clinical services over a two-year period.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2025 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18DP006901-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419436 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults with diabetes who receive care in community and clinical settings involved in the program and are willing to engage in linked care activities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in the participating clinics or not living in the program’s community network may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a U18 project at Clemson University led by Windsor Westbrook Sherrill to create and test a community-clinical linkage for diabetes care. The team will develop methods to connect community health extension efforts with clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. It involves collaboration between local health providers and researchers to test practical approaches that could be used in real-world settings. The work is focused on translation and implementation in communities, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact for people living with diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with diabetes could experience better coordination of care and access to community resources that support self-management and improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-clinical linkage efforts have shown promise in improving care access and coordination, though results vary by setting and implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Clemson University
Clemson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sherrill, Windsor Westbrook — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Sherrill, Windsor Westbrook
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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.