Understanding diabetes management in Haitian immigrants
Official title: Self-Management and Glycemic Control in Adult Haitian Immigrants with Type 2 Diabetes
Funded at New York University · NIH-11142054 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how adult Haitian immigrants take care of their type 2 diabetes and the specific challenges they encounter, with the aim of creating a helpful education program to improve their health and make managing diabetes easier for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $248,999 |
| NIH project number | 7R00NR019325-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11142054 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adult Haitian immigrants diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Haitian immigrants or those without a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how adult Haitian immigrants manage their type 2 diabetes and the unique challenges they face. It aims to identify their self-management behaviors, barriers to effective diabetes control, and overall glycemic levels. By using various methods such as surveys, dietary recalls, and physical activity tracking, the study seeks to develop a tailored diabetes self-management education program specifically for this population. The goal is to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in diabetes management among Haitian immigrants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for Haitian immigrants living with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing culturally tailored diabetes management programs for specific ethnic groups, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Magny-Normilus, Cherlie — New York University
- Study coordinator: Magny-Normilus, Cherlie
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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.