Improving virtual care for adults with diabetes
Official title: Increasing Reach of Effective Virtual Specialty Care for Adults with Diabetes Through Tailored Modalities
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11036367 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make virtual doctor visits better for adults with type 2 diabetes, especially for those who have trouble getting to in-person appointments, like people living in rural areas or with mobility challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $161,250 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK135794-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11036367 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old with type 2 diabetes, particularly those with complex management requirements.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with type 1 diabetes or those who do not have access to telemedicine may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of telemedicine for adults with type 2 diabetes, particularly those facing barriers to in-person care, such as living in rural areas or having mobility issues. It aims to identify and address the gaps in care quality between telemedicine and traditional in-person visits, especially for patients with complex diabetes management needs. By analyzing data from a large health system, the project will develop tailored interventions to improve diabetes care delivery through virtual platforms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and outcomes for adults with complex diabetes needs who rely on virtual care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that telemedicine can enhance access to care, but this project aims to address specific challenges that have not been fully explored.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zupa, Margaret — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Zupa, Margaret
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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.