Using dance to improve health for minority diabetes patients and their caregivers.
Dance4Healing: a feasibility study to reduce health disparity and increase engagement of an intergenerational telehealth program for minority diabetes patients and their care partners.
This study is exploring a fun dance program through telehealth that helps minority diabetes patients and their caregivers get moving together, making it easier for them to stay active and improve their health in a way that feels comfortable and supportive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dance4healing, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sunnyvale, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10604415 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a telehealth program that encourages minority diabetes patients and their care partners to engage in dance as a form of exercise. The program aims to address health disparities by providing culturally sensitive resources and support for individuals who may have mobility challenges. By utilizing Creative Arts Therapy, the project will develop a platform that tracks engagement and offers personalized prompts to motivate participants. The goal is to enhance physical activity and improve health outcomes for those affected by diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include minority diabetes patients, particularly those who are elderly or of normal weight, along with their care partners.
Not a fit: Patients who are not minorities or those who do not have diabetes may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced mortality rates for minority diabetes patients through increased physical activity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that dance can significantly improve health outcomes for diabetes patients, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
Sunnyvale, United States
- Dance4healing, INC. — Sunnyvale, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Amy Chunmei — Dance4healing, INC.
- Study coordinator: Li, Amy Chunmei
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.