Support for Monitoring and Remote Tracking for Prediabetes
Official title: Supporting Monitoring and Remote Tracking for Prediabetes (SMART Prediabetes)
Funded at University of Houston · NIH-11451569 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at helping adults with prediabetes use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) through training and support from community health workers to improve self-management and prevent progression to diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $784,276 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK149274-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11451569 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with prediabetes receiving care in FQHCs who are potential CGM users and are able to participate in training and follow-up.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to CGMs or who cannot participate in training or follow-up may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on making CGMs more accessible and usable for adults with prediabetes, especially in safety-net clinics. It will train community health workers to guide patients on CGM use, interpretation of data, and behavior changes that support better glucose control. The study will compare CGM-supported care to standard care, looking at changes in HbA1c and how people adapt their behaviors. In addition, researchers will identify barriers and facilitators to sustained CGM use through a framework that considers patients, providers, and organizational factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain better awareness of glucose trends and adopt healthier habits, potentially slowing or preventing progression to diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior feasibility work showed CGMs are acceptable in the target population, with room to improve adoption and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adepoju, Omolola E — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Adepoju, Omolola E
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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.