Helping Hispanic men at risk of diabetes through community health centers
Official title: Developing and Piloting FUERTE: Federally qUalified health centers Engaging Hispanic men at Risk of DiabeTEs
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11054825 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly program called FUERTE to help Hispanic men prevent diabetes by connecting them with healthcare providers and using WhatsApp to keep them engaged and supported on their weight loss journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $170,100 |
| NIH project number | 1K23DK139410-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054825 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic men who are at risk for diabetes and are seeking support to engage in diabetes prevention programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Hispanic or who do not have a risk of diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve diabetes prevention efforts specifically for Hispanic men, who are often underrepresented in existing programs. It will develop and test a program called FUERTE, which will engage these men through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The approach includes providing information sessions for healthcare providers, direct outreach to eligible Hispanic men, and tailored communication via WhatsApp to enhance program relevance and support ongoing participation. The goal is to increase engagement in diabetes prevention programs and help participants achieve significant weight loss.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diabetes prevention strategies and improved health outcomes for Hispanic men.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in engaging underrepresented populations in diabetes prevention programs, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gonzalez, Christopher Jesus — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Gonzalez, Christopher Jesus
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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.