Sustainable Type 2 Diabetes Care with Tele-mentored Community Health Workers
Official title: Implementing Sustainable Type 2 Diabetes Care: A Hybrid Type 1 RCT to Test a Community Health Worker-Led Evidence-Based Intervention
Funded at University of Texas Med Br Galveston · NIH-11448306 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A flexible, community-based program led by tele-mentored health workers helps low-income adults manage type 2 diabetes and improve health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $791,041 |
| NIH project number | 2R01DK129474-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11448306 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those with low income and barriers to access, who can participate in tele-mentored CHW-supported care.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to telehealth technology or those not engaged in sustained lifestyle support may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a diabetes care model led by community health workers who are mentored remotely and supported by telehealth. It uses a hybrid type 1 design to measure both how well the program works and how easily it can be put into routine practice. Participants receive education, telehealth coaching, and a feedback loop among participants, CHWs, and clinicians to keep care aligned.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could be scaled to improve blood sugar control and reduce complications for low-income adults with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Past trials with CHW-led diabetes care have shown improved outcomes and scalability when supported by tele-mentoring and clear feedback loops.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Galveston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vaughan, Elizabeth M — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Vaughan, Elizabeth M
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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.