Using videos and community health workers to improve health for Chinese immigrants with diabetes
Official title: LINK-IT: Leveraging vIdeos and commuNity health worKers to address socIal determinants of health in immigranTs
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10935971 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Chinese immigrants in the U.S. better manage their diabetes by using mobile health tools and support from community health workers, making it easier for them to get the care and education they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $830,019 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD017579-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935971 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Chinese immigrants with type 2 diabetes who face barriers to accessing healthcare and diabetes education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Chinese immigrants or do not have type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve access to diabetes self-management education and support for Chinese immigrants in the U.S., who face significant barriers due to social determinants of health. The project combines mobile health technology with support from community health workers to help patients navigate their diabetes care. By addressing issues like language barriers and lack of insurance, the research seeks to make essential health resources more accessible. Participants will receive tailored support to manage their diabetes effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for Chinese immigrants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that combining mobile health interventions with community health worker support can effectively address health disparities in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hu, Lu — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hu, Lu
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.