Helping diabetic patients stick to their treatment and prevent heart disease
Improving Diabetic Patients’ Adherence to Treatment and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
This study is looking to help people with diabetes, especially those from minority and low-income backgrounds, stick to their medication and manage their health better by using a special program and text messages to improve communication with their doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854961 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve medication adherence among diabetic patients, particularly those from minority and low-income backgrounds, who often struggle with managing their health. The project will implement a patient activation program called Office Guidelines Applied to Practice (Office-GAP) alongside a mobile phone text messaging service known as Care4life. These tools will encourage better communication between patients and healthcare providers and help patients take an active role in their treatment. By evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions, the research seeks to find reliable methods to enhance adherence to diabetes management and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have diabetes and belong to minority or low-income populations.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or those who are not part of minority or low-income groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for diabetic patients by ensuring they adhere to their treatment plans and reduce their risk of heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that patient-centered communication and mobile health interventions can improve medication adherence, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Olomu, Adesuwa B — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Olomu, Adesuwa B
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 below.