Training Latino Americans in diabetes self-management using immersive technology
Mirame Salud: Immersive Diabetes Self-Management Training for Latino Americans
['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] · SEE YOURSELF HEALTH, LLC · NIH-11066046
This study is all about helping Latino Americans with type 2 diabetes manage their health better by using smartphones to provide easy-to-understand information and support that fits their culture and language.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | SEE YOURSELF HEALTH, LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BEVERLY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11066046 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving diabetes self-management among Latino Americans, who face significant health disparities related to type 2 diabetes. It employs mobile health (mHealth) technology to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate educational resources, aiming to enhance digital literacy and self-management skills. By addressing barriers such as language and cultural differences, the project seeks to empower patients to take control of their health and improve their engagement with diabetes care. The approach includes the use of smartphones to provide accessible tools and services tailored to the needs of this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino Americans aged 21 and older who are living with type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latino or who do not have type 2 diabetes may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for Latino Americans, reducing complications and healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health technologies to improve chronic disease management, particularly among underserved populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
BEVERLY, UNITED STATES
- SEE YOURSELF HEALTH, LLC — BEVERLY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DRASCHER, MAXWELL LEE — SEE YOURSELF HEALTH, LLC
- Study coordinator: DRASCHER, MAXWELL LEE
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus