Improving diabetes care transitions through telehealth tools
Adaption, Implementation and Testing of a Telehealth Diabetes Discharge Intervention to Improve Transitions of Care
['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · NIH-10748295
This study is creating a helpful online toolkit for diabetes patients who are leaving the hospital and starting new medications, making it easier for them to learn about their care and manage their blood sugar at home.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10748295 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the transition of care for diabetes patients moving from hospital to home by developing a telehealth toolkit. It aims to provide education and support for patients who are starting new diabetes medications, using innovative delivery methods suitable for the current healthcare landscape. The project will adapt existing educational resources into a telehealth format, integrating both software and hardware components to facilitate better patient understanding and management of their condition. The effectiveness of this toolkit will be evaluated through a pilot clinical trial assessing its impact on blood sugar control and patient self-care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with diabetes who are being discharged from the hospital and require new or additional diabetes medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not transitioning from inpatient to outpatient care or those without diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve diabetes management and patient outcomes during critical transitions of care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using telehealth interventions for chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WALLIA, AMISHA — NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: WALLIA, AMISHA
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.
Conditions: diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Disorder, Disease