Training community health workers to support male caregivers of older adults
Official title: Intervention to Help Orient Men to Excel (IN-HOME): A culturally appropriate CHW training program to reduce minority caregiver burden
Funded at Kdh Research and Communication, INC. · NIH-11161309 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new training program for community health workers to help them better support Black and Latino men who care for older adults, making it easier for these caregivers to take care of themselves and their loved ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kdh Research and Communication, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 4, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,082,628 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MD018249-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11161309 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latino male caregivers aged 65 and older who are providing care to older adults in their homes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not male caregivers or those who do not belong to the Black or Latino communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating a training program for community health workers (CHWs) to better support Black and Latino male caregivers of older adults aged 65 and older. The program, called IN-HOME, consists of two stages: first, it enhances CHWs' skills and confidence in outreach, and second, it empowers them to assist caregivers in improving their self-care and caregiving practices. By utilizing culturally appropriate methods, the program aims to reduce the burden on informal caregivers who are helping older adults age in place.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly alleviate the stress and challenges faced by minority male caregivers, leading to improved health and well-being for both caregivers and the older adults they support.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in training community health workers to support caregivers, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Kdh Research and Communication, INC.
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cooper, Dexter L — Kdh Research and Communication, INC.
- Study coordinator: Cooper, Dexter L
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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.