Improving diabetes management by using social support
Optimizing an Adaptive Self-care Support Intervention for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Leveraging their Social Relationships
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11143816
This study is looking to help people with type 2 diabetes by creating a personalized support system that uses their social connections to improve how they manage their condition over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11143816 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by developing an adaptive self-care support intervention that utilizes patients' social relationships. It aims to create a personalized approach to diabetes care, where interventions are tailored based on individual responses over time. By incorporating social support into the management of T2D, the research seeks to address the varying needs of patients and improve their self-care behaviors. The principal investigator will also undergo training to refine skills in behavioral diabetes research and qualitative methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are managing type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective diabetes management strategies that leverage social support, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using adaptive interventions for chronic disease management, but this approach incorporating social support is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER — NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RODDY, MCKENZIE K — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: RODDY, MCKENZIE K
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: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Disease