Helping African Americans with diabetes and kidney disease navigate basic needs.
Official title: Basic Needs Navigation Intervention to Address Multidimensional Adversity in African Americans with Diabetic Kidney Disease
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-10676228 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping African Americans with diabetic kidney disease, especially those who are struggling financially, by providing support and education to make it easier for them to manage their health and improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $191,224 |
| NIH project number | 5R21DK131356-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10676228 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults with diabetic kidney disease who are also experiencing social adversities related to poverty.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetic kidney disease or those who are not African American may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the challenges faced by African Americans with diabetic kidney disease (DKD), particularly those living in poverty. It aims to identify and navigate multidimensional adversities such as housing instability, food insecurity, and financial strain that complicate self-management of DKD. By providing education and support for self-monitoring, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence, the project seeks to improve health outcomes for these patients. The approach includes tailored interventions designed to empower patients to manage their condition more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and quality of life for African Americans suffering from diabetic kidney disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that educational interventions can effectively improve self-management and health outcomes in patients with chronic diseases, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ozieh, Mukoso N — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Ozieh, Mukoso N
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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.