Improving diabetes care for Spanish-speaking homeless individuals
Expanding the Diabetes Homelessness Medication Support (D-Homes) program to Spanish speaking Hispanics
This study is looking to improve a program that helps Spanish-speaking people who are homeless and have diabetes by offering them support and coaching for 12 weeks to better manage their medications and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10676834 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the Diabetes Homelessness Medication Support (D-Homes) program by including Spanish-speaking individuals experiencing homelessness and diabetes. The program provides behavioral coaching over 12 weeks to help participants improve their medication adherence and glycemic control through education and structured goal setting. By addressing the unique challenges faced by this population, the project seeks to promote health equity and reduce the risk of complications associated with poorly managed diabetes. The intervention is based on community engagement and qualitative data to ensure it meets the specific needs of Spanish-speaking participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Spanish-speaking adults experiencing homelessness and managing diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not homeless or do not speak Spanish may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for Spanish-speaking homeless individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in behavioral interventions for diabetes management in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vickery, Katherine Diaz — Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Vickery, Katherine Diaz
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.