Isa Associates, Inc.

This study tested a mobile, web-based program called STEPS to help prevent type 2 diabetes in Hispanic adults living in rural areas. 179 participants at high risk for prediabetes were randomly assigned to use STEPS or receive usual care for three months. Researchers measured weig…

This study tested a smartphone-based program designed to help African American men get screened for colorectal cancer. 128 men who were not up-to-date on screening received either the new program (text messages with videos and quizzes) or standard educational texts. After 6 month…

This completed trial tested a web-based training program called Comadres Saludables for community health workers (promotoras) who serve Hispanic women. 160 female health workers were randomly assigned to either the new online training or a standard government training. The goal w…