Using telehealth to prevent diabetes in Hispanic adolescents
ADAPTING AND ASSESSING THE FEASIBILITY OF A TELEHEALTH DIABETES PREVENTIONPROGRAM FOR HISPANIC ADOLESCENTS
This study is testing a new way to help Hispanic teens prevent diabetes by using online tools, making it easier for them to join in without worrying about getting to appointments or finding childcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885155 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to adapt an existing diabetes prevention program specifically for Hispanic adolescents using telehealth. By leveraging technology, the program seeks to overcome barriers such as transportation and childcare that often hinder participation in health initiatives. The study will assess how feasible and acceptable this telehealth approach is for the target population, ensuring that it is culturally relevant and effective. The principal investigator, Dr. Erica Soltero, will utilize mixed-methods and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the program's design and implementation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic adolescents at risk for type 2 diabetes, particularly those facing social determinants of health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Hispanic or those who do not fall within the adolescent age range may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a tailored telehealth intervention that effectively reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes among Hispanic adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While telehealth interventions for diabetes prevention are emerging, this specific adaptation for Hispanic adolescents is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soltero, Erica — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Soltero, Erica
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.