Improving diabetes support based on family dynamics for adults with Type 2 diabetes
Official title: Tailoring Diabetes Support to Social Contexts for Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10941374 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how adults with Type 2 diabetes manage their condition by offering personalized support that fits their family situation, using a mobile app to make it easier and more effective for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $772,848 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK140190-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941374 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are living with Type 2 diabetes and have varying family support dynamics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a support system or those who are not engaged with family or friends may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing diabetes self-management for adults with Type 2 diabetes by tailoring support based on family dynamics. It utilizes a typology of family functioning that identifies different profiles of family support and their impact on diabetes management and psychological well-being. The study aims to develop a mobile phone-delivered intervention that adapts to the specific needs of participants based on their family support type, ensuring that the intervention is relevant and effective. By leveraging existing data and technology, the research seeks to create a personalized approach to diabetes care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide personalized diabetes management strategies that improve health outcomes and emotional well-being for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using family dynamics to improve health outcomes, making this approach promising and relevant.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mayberry, Lindsay S. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mayberry, Lindsay S.
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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.