Improving diabetes technology use in young adults with type 1 diabetes from minority groups
T1DTechCHW: Enhancing the Community Health Worker (CHW) Model to Promote Diabetes Technology Use in Young Adults from Underrepresented Minority Groups (YA-URMs) with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
['FUNDING_R01'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-10811580
This study is looking at how community health workers can help young adults from underrepresented groups with type 1 diabetes use helpful technology like insulin pumps and glucose monitors, making it easier for them to manage their condition and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10811580 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the role of community health workers (CHWs) in promoting the use of diabetes technology among young adults from underrepresented minority groups who have type 1 diabetes. The project will test a new model where CHWs provide support and encouragement to help these individuals adopt technologies like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. By addressing barriers to technology use, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for this population. The study will gather pilot data to inform future larger trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults from underrepresented minority groups who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or those who are not part of underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better management of type 1 diabetes for young adults from underrepresented minority groups.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using community health workers to improve health outcomes in underserved populations, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: AGARWAL, SHIVANI — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: AGARWAL, SHIVANI
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, Brittle Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus