Improving diabetes management for homeless individuals
Official title: Effectiveness of the Diabetes Homeless Medication Support (D-HOMES) program on diabetes management
Funded at Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute · NIH-11049997 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program called D-HOMES that helps people experiencing homelessness manage their diabetes better by offering personalized support from a health coach, with sessions available in English and Spanish, to tackle challenges they face in taking their medication and staying healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $614,420 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK139152-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11049997 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing homelessness and have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing homelessness or do not have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Diabetes Homeless Medication Support (D-HOMES) program, which aims to enhance diabetes management among individuals experiencing homelessness. The program provides tailored behavioral support through up to 10 one-on-one sessions with a health coach over three months, addressing barriers to medication adherence and psychological wellness. Participants will receive guidance in both English and Spanish, utilizing behavioral activation techniques to improve their health outcomes. The study aims to identify and overcome the unique challenges faced by this vulnerable population in managing their diabetes effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for homeless individuals living with diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored behavioral support programs can effectively improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vickery, Katherine Diaz — Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Vickery, Katherine Diaz
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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.