CBT-based mobile program to prevent youth violence
Official title: Evaluating a CBT-Based mHealth Intervention for Youth Violence Prevention
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11581898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A mobile CBT-based program called Rewire is being tested to help youths and young adults reduce violence-related behaviors in North Carolina.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2026 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Award (this year) | $399,127 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CE003870-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11581898 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young people aged 16–24 in North Carolina who have access to a mobile device and are connected to community-based or public-sector organizations.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without interest in or access to mobile health tools or not involved with participating organizations may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a smartphone-based CBT intervention, Rewire, to reduce aggression and violence in youth and young adults ages 16–24. Participants are randomly assigned to receive usual services plus Rewire or usual services alone and will be followed to assess aggression, offending, and related outcomes. The trial is conducted across multiple sites in North Carolina with community and public-sector recruitment, aiming to provide scalable prevention that complements existing violence programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower violence risk and improve safety for youth and communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests mobile CBT approaches can influence aggression and violence-related outcomes, though results vary by context.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elgin, Dallas — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Elgin, Dallas
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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.