Assessing a screening tool for health-related social needs among Black patients in New York City
Official title: The Application of a Theoretical Framework to Assess the Acceptability of a Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool Among Black Patients In New York City
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11016929 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to see how comfortable Black patients at NYU Langone Health feel about a tool that checks for social needs related to their health, and it will gather their thoughts to make sure the process is respectful and helpful.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship 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 19, 2023 |
| Project end | September 18, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,736 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MD019216-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016929 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black patients receiving care at NYU Langone Health who may have unmet health-related social needs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or those who are not receiving care at NYU Langone Health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to evaluate how acceptable a health-related social needs screening tool is for Black patients receiving care at NYU Langone Health. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather insights directly from patients to understand their perspectives on the screening process. By focusing on the acceptability of the tool, the research seeks to identify barriers and facilitators that influence patient trust and engagement. This work is crucial for ensuring that health-related social needs are effectively identified and addressed in a culturally sensitive manner.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and support for health-related social needs among Black patients, enhancing their overall healthcare experience.
How similar studies have gone: While some studies have explored health-related social needs, this research is novel in its theory-driven approach specifically targeting the acceptability of screening tools among Black patients.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Onakomaiya, Deborah — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Onakomaiya, Deborah
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.