Mobile pop-up diabetes prevention for rural Hispanic adults in Indiana
Mobile pop-up units for diabetes prevention among Hispanics in rural Indiana
This project brings mobile pop-up health units to rural Hispanic communities in Indiana to offer diabetes screening, counseling, and referrals for adults at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11374747 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We will work with local Hispanic community members to co-design and pilot a mobile health unit that delivers guideline-recommended diabetes prevention services like blood sugar screening, lifestyle counseling, and referrals. The team will use the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) framework to guide planning, community engagement, and testing of the pop-up model. The pilot will deliver services at rural locations, track who uses the unit, and measure how acceptable and useful the services are. Findings will be used to refine the service model and plan for longer-term implementation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Hispanic adults (age 21 and older) living in rural Indiana who are at risk for type 2 diabetes or interested in screening and preventive support.
Not a fit: People already diagnosed with diabetes or those who live outside the mobile unit's service area in rural Indiana are unlikely to benefit directly from this pilot.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make diabetes screening and prevention services easier to access for rural Hispanic adults and help people get early advice and referrals.
How similar studies have performed: Mobile health units have previously increased access to care for minoritized groups, but pop-up models specifically tailored to rural Hispanic diabetes prevention are relatively new and still being tested.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Trustees of Indiana University — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gonzalez Casanova, Ines — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Gonzalez Casanova, Ines
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.