Helping Hispanic/Latino patients with diabetes manage their emotions and improve health.
ACCEPTANCE BASED COPING (ABACO) SKILLS DELIVERED BY PROMOTORES FOR HISPANIC/LATINO PATIENTS WITH T2DM
This study is all about helping Hispanic and Latino people with type 2 diabetes learn better ways to cope with their condition, using friendly techniques to improve their health and manage their diabetes more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10695586 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and delivering coping skills specifically for Hispanic/Latino patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). It aims to address health disparities by utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help patients manage avoidance coping behaviors that hinder their diabetes management. The project involves training and mentorship for the principal investigator, who will learn to implement scalable behavioral treatments that can be disseminated within the community. The goal is to improve glycemic control and overall health outcomes for this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic/Latino individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who may struggle with emotional coping strategies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic/Latino or those without a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for Hispanic/Latino patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that behavioral interventions like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be effective in improving health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kanzler, Kathryn E. — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kanzler, Kathryn E.
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.