Using electronic health data to understand diabetes in young adults
DP20-001 Leveraging Electronic Health Data to Assess the Burden of Diabetes among Young Adults
This study is looking at how electronic health records can help us understand how many young adults have diabetes, so we can share this important information with health officials to improve diabetes care in our communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854705 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how electronic health records can provide accurate information about the burden of diabetes among young adults. By analyzing integrated health data from various sources, the team aims to estimate the prevalence of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes based on factors such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, and geographic location. The findings will be validated for reliability and shared with public health officials to inform effective diabetes management strategies in the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include young adults diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, as well as those at risk for developing diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are not at risk for diabetes may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better public health programs and policies aimed at reducing the burden of diabetes among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that leveraging electronic health records can improve public health assessments, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dixon, Brian E. — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Dixon, Brian E.
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.