Improving emotional health screening for diabetes management in African Americans
Official title: ARISE (Achieving Routine Intervention and Screening for Emotional health)
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-11053629 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $678,132 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK133603-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053629 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American and Hispanic adults aged 21 and older who are managing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetes or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baig, Arshiya Ahmed — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Baig, Arshiya Ahmed
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.