Improving diabetes and high blood pressure care for immigrant populations through telehealth
Official title: Scaling Telehealth Models to Improve Co-morbid Diabetes and Hypertension in Immigrant Populations
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11032849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how South Asian immigrants manage their diabetes and high blood pressure by using friendly telehealth services that fit their language and culture, making it easier for them to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $694,908 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD018528-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032849 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are South Asian immigrants aged 21 and older who have diabetes and hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetes or hypertension, or who are not part of the South Asian immigrant community, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of diabetes and hypertension in immigrant populations, particularly South Asians, using telehealth services. It aims to address the barriers these communities face in accessing healthcare, such as language and cultural differences. By employing community health workers who are culturally and linguistically aligned with the patients, the project seeks to implement a telehealth model that improves health outcomes. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of this approach in urban and suburban settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of diabetes and hypertension among immigrant populations, reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using culturally tailored telehealth interventions for similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Islam, Nadia S — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Islam, Nadia S
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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.