Improving diabetes care by addressing social needs and community partnerships
THRIVE-DM: Improving Diabetes Care with Strategies for Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and Community Partnerships
This study is looking to help people with Type 2 Diabetes by connecting them to community services that can support their health needs, with the help of friendly health workers who will guide them along the way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10972880 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance diabetes care for patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by implementing a program that connects them to social services addressing their health-related social needs (HRSN). The THRIVE-DM intervention will involve community health workers who will support patients in navigating these services, alongside a patient-centered case management group. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through a trial that assesses how well patients can access and utilize these resources to improve their diabetes outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who also face health-related social needs.
Not a fit: Patients without diabetes or those who do not have health-related social needs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for patients by ensuring they receive necessary social support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar community-based interventions that address social determinants of health, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fischer, Michael a. — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Fischer, Michael a.
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.