Understanding Environmental Factors in Diabetes for Latino Communities
SOLAir: Environmental Factors and Diabetes Development in Latinos
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11171457
This project explores how air pollution and neighborhood conditions might contribute to Type 2 diabetes in Latino adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11171457 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people face diabetes, and while we understand some risk factors, we are still learning about how our surroundings play a role. This project looks closely at how things like traffic-related air pollution and other neighborhood features might affect the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers are using advanced tools to measure these environmental exposures and combine this information with detailed health data from a large group of Latino adults who are already part of a long-term health study. The goal is to better understand how these environmental factors, alongside other influences like genetics, contribute to diabetes risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project uses health information from Latino adults aged 21 and older who are already part of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).
Not a fit: Individuals not currently participating in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) cohort would not directly benefit from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us understand how to create healthier environments and develop strategies to prevent Type 2 diabetes, particularly in Latino communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research suggests a link between air pollution and Type 2 diabetes, but this project aims to provide a more detailed and comprehensive understanding by addressing past study limitations.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KAUFMAN, JOEL DANIEL — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: KAUFMAN, JOEL DANIEL
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 Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases