Improving diabetes screening in underserved communities using electronic health records.
Development and Evaluation of EHR-enabled Population Health Outreach Strategies to Improve Diabetes Screening in a Safety-net Health System: a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
['FUNDING_R01'] · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10993126
This study is testing a new way to help more adults get screened for type 2 diabetes by using electronic health records to find those at risk and sending them friendly invitations to get checked, especially focusing on helping underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DALLAS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10993126 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance diabetes screening rates among adults by implementing a new approach that utilizes electronic health records (EHR) to identify individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes. The project will automate the screening process, including risk assessment and patient outreach, to ensure that more people receive timely screenings. By adapting successful strategies from cancer screening, the study seeks to close existing gaps in diabetes detection, particularly in underserved populations. Participants will be engaged through personalized invitations to get screened, which has shown promising results in preliminary trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older, particularly those from underserved communities who may be at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are already diagnosed with diabetes or those who do not have access to the healthcare system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of undiagnosed diabetes cases identified, leading to earlier interventions and better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in using automated outreach strategies for cancer screening, suggesting that similar methods may be effective for diabetes screening as well.
Where this research is happening
DALLAS, UNITED STATES
- UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER — DALLAS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BOWEN, MICHAEL EDWARD — UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: BOWEN, MICHAEL EDWARD
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