Telemedicine for diabetes and hypertension care in Latinos
Official title: E-TREAT: Evaluation of Telemedicine for diabetes care in Latinos
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11374960 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to see how telemedicine visits (phone and video) affect diabetes and blood pressure care for Latino patients compared with non-Hispanic White patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $636,870 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK134514-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11374960 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with diabetes and/or hypertension who receive care at participating community health centers and who are Latino or non-Hispanic White.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to telemedicine technology or those not receiving care at participating centers may have limited benefit.
What this research studies
This NIH grant examines how telemedicine has shaped diabetes and hypertension care for Latino patients, especially after the COVID-19 disruptions. It will compare telemedicine visits to traditional in-person visits across community health centers in the US and look at whether care services and disease control differ by modality and patient background. The researchers will also explore how social factors like income, language, and access to internet influence the effectiveness of telemedicine for managing these conditions. By using real-world patient data, the study aims to identify gaps and opportunities to improve long-term health outcomes in Latino communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could inform how clinics offer telemedicine to improve diabetes and hypertension control for Latinos.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research suggests telemedicine can maintain or improve care access, but differences by race/ethnicity and social factors require further confirmation.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marino, Miguel — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Marino, Miguel
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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.