Improving Neuropathy Care in Flint
The Flint Neuropathy Study: assessing diagnostic and management gaps in a Black, low-income population
This project aims to understand and improve how neuropathy is diagnosed and managed for Black, low-income patients in Flint, Michigan.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123178 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many Black, low-income patients with neuropathy often go undiagnosed, which means they might not get the best care for their pain or other health issues like high blood sugar. This project will first look closely at how neuropathy is currently diagnosed and managed in two clinics in Flint, Michigan. Then, researchers will create and test a special computer system to help doctors better screen for neuropathy, manage risk factors, and treat pain. The goal is to close the gaps in care for this community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on Black, low-income adults over 40 years old living with neuropathy in the Flint, Michigan area.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specific demographic and geographic focus of this project, or those without neuropathy, may not directly benefit from this particular effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier diagnosis and better management of neuropathy, improving quality of life and reducing pain for patients in similar communities.
How similar studies have performed: Computerized clinical decision support systems have shown promise in other areas for improving physician diagnoses and management.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elafros, Melissa — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Elafros, Melissa
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.