Helping African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes manage their health better.
Official title: Improving Health Outcomes in African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes: A Culturally Tailored, Resilience-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (RB-DSME) Intervention
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-10694944 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help African Americans with Type 2 diabetes by offering a special 24-month program that includes support and education focused on building resilience and managing their health better, and it will compare this approach to regular diabetes education to see which works best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $598,752 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK123146-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10694944 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes who are seeking to improve their self-management skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Type 2 diabetes or those who are not of African American descent may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving health outcomes for African Americans with Type 2 diabetes through a culturally tailored intervention that emphasizes resilience and self-management. Participants will engage in a 24-month program that includes educational sessions and support groups designed to address both the psychological and behavioral challenges of managing diabetes. The intervention aims to enhance participants' ability to cope with stress and improve their diabetes management skills, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. The study will compare the effectiveness of this tailored approach against standard diabetes education.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for African Americans, reducing disparities in care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes in minority populations, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steinhardt, Mary a. — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Steinhardt, Mary a.
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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.