Using cash incentives to improve health for African Americans with diabetes
Official title: Conditional Cash Transfer Intervention to Improve Health Outcomes among Inner-City African Americans with T2DM
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11187675 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how giving cash rewards for healthy activities can help African Americans with type 2 diabetes living in city neighborhoods improve their health and manage stress from poverty and racism.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | January 12, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $135,651 |
| NIH project number | 7K01DK131319-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11187675 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 21 and older who are living with type 2 diabetes and facing socioeconomic challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those who do not identify as African American may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how conditional cash transfers can improve health outcomes for African Americans living in inner-city areas who have type 2 diabetes. By providing financial incentives tied to health-related activities, the study aims to alleviate the chronic stress caused by poverty and structural racism. Participants will be engaged in a program that encourages healthier behaviors and addresses barriers to health, such as food insecurity and limited access to healthcare. The approach is grounded in community-based insights and aims to create a supportive environment for better health management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for African Americans with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cash transfer programs can positively impact health behaviors and outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Campbell, Jennifer Annette — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Campbell, Jennifer Annette
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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.