Improving diabetes care for adults facing health disparities
Official title: Implementing Scalable, PAtient-centered Team-based Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Health Disparities (iPATH)
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11017614 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve diabetes care for adults, especially those from diverse backgrounds, by using a team approach in community health centers to find better ways to manage diabetes and help people live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | July 21, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $618,195 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD017870-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017614 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds or those experiencing health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those who are not part of the targeted health disparity populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing diabetes care for adults, particularly those from racial and socioeconomic minority groups, by implementing a patient-centered team-based approach in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). The project aims to identify and refine effective practices that can improve diabetes management and health outcomes, especially in communities that experience significant health disparities. Through in-depth case studies and collaboration among leading research institutions, the initiative seeks to transform diabetes care delivery and ensure better access and quality of care for patients. The research builds on previous successful pilot programs that demonstrated significant improvements in diabetes control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for patients, particularly those from underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot programs have shown success in improving diabetes control in similar settings, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singer, Sara Jean — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Singer, Sara Jean
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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.