Investigating how social needs affect diabetes outcomes
SOCRATES: SOCial Risk and diAbetes ouTcomEs Study
This study looks at how things like not having enough food or a stable home can affect the health of people with type 2 diabetes, and it aims to find ways to help those who are struggling the most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897845 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of health-related social needs, such as food insecurity and housing instability, on the health outcomes of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). By analyzing data through longitudinal studies and advanced machine learning techniques, the project aims to identify how these social factors influence diabetes management and complications. The goal is to understand which patients are most affected by these needs and to develop targeted interventions that can improve their health outcomes. This comprehensive approach considers individual, clinic, and community-level factors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus who experience social challenges such as food insecurity or housing instability.
Not a fit: Patients without type 2 diabetes or those who do not face any social needs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and reduced complications for patients by addressing their social needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing social determinants of health can improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berkowitz, Seth a — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Berkowitz, Seth a
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.