Training Latino Americans in diabetes self-management using immersive technology
Official title: Mirame Salud: Immersive Diabetes Self-Management Training for Latino Americans
Funded at See Yourself Health, LLC · NIH-11066046 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | See Yourself Health, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Beverly, United States) |
| Project start | April 29, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $385,816 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MD020239-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066046 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino Americans aged 21 and older who are living with type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latino or who do not have type 2 diabetes may not receive benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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See Yourself Health, LLC
Beverly, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drascher, Maxwell Lee — See Yourself Health, LLC
- Study coordinator: Drascher, Maxwell Lee
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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.