Improving emotional health screening for diabetes management in African Americans

ARISE (Achieving Routine Intervention and Screening for Emotional health)

NIH-funded research University of Chicago · NIH-11053629

This study is looking to help African American and Hispanic adults who feel overwhelmed by managing their diabetes by checking in on their emotional well-being and providing support in community health centers.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Chicago NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chicago, United States)
Project IDNIH-11053629 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on addressing diabetes distress, which is the emotional burden associated with managing diabetes, particularly in African American and Hispanic adults. The ARISE intervention aims to implement routine screening for diabetes distress in community health centers, where many patients face socioeconomic challenges. By using validated screening tools and evidence-based interventions, the project seeks to improve the overall management of diabetes and enhance patient outcomes. The study will actively follow up with participants to ensure that their emotional health needs are being met.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American and Hispanic adults aged 21 and older who are managing type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better emotional health support for patients with diabetes, ultimately improving their diabetes management and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been efforts to address diabetes distress, this approach of systematically implementing screening in primary care settings is novel and has not been widely tested.

Where this research is happening

Chicago, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions adult onset diabetesAdult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
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