Understanding diabetes care preferences and outcomes in Samoan adults
Official title: The Diabetes Clinical outcomes Associated with Retention and Engagement in Care, in Samoa (Diabetes CARE)
Funded at Ut Southwestern Medical Center · NIH-11140551 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Samoan adults with Type 2 Diabetes prefer to get their care and how those choices affect their health, so we can find better ways to support them in managing their diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $138,283 |
| NIH project number | 7K01DK132514-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11140551 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Samoan adults who have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus or who are not of Samoan descent may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Samoan adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus prefer to receive care and how these preferences impact their health outcomes. The study will use a combination of surveys and interviews to gather data on diabetes care decision-making and coping strategies. By examining these factors, the research aims to identify effective treatment options tailored to the needs of Pacific Islander populations. The findings will help improve diabetes management and support for individuals living with this chronic condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and culturally appropriate diabetes care strategies for Samoan and Pacific Islander populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using patient preference studies to improve diabetes care in diverse populations, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rivara, Anna Christine — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rivara, Anna Christine
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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.