Using financial incentives and personalized messages to help prevent type 2 diabetes in at-risk adults
Integrating Behavioral Economics and Self-Determination Theory to Advance Patient Engagement in Diabetes Prevention
This study is looking for ways to help adults with prediabetes get more involved in diabetes prevention programs by offering rewards and personalized messages, so if you're interested in reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes, this might be a great opportunity for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10657440 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve engagement in diabetes prevention programs among adults with prediabetes by offering financial incentives and personalized messages. The study will involve a 12-month trial where participants will be randomly assigned to different groups to assess the effectiveness of these strategies. By integrating behavioral economics and self-determination theory, the research seeks to motivate individuals to participate in programs that can significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The goal is to find scalable and sustainable methods to encourage more patients to take advantage of available diabetes prevention resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with prediabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have prediabetes or those already diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased participation in diabetes prevention programs, ultimately reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes among at-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that financial incentives and tailored messaging can effectively increase engagement in health programs, suggesting a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kullgren, Jeffrey — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Kullgren, Jeffrey
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.