Creating a program to reduce gun violence in Houston through community and hospital collaboration
Official title: Incorporation of a Health Equity Approach to Hospital Violence Intervention Programs: The Integration of a Community and Hospital Based Initiatives to Reduce Gun Violence in a Large Metropolitan Area
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10812032 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new program in Houston to help people affected by gun violence, especially in communities of color, by bringing together hospitals and local groups to provide support and care that can help prevent future injuries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,555,426 |
| NIH project number | 1UG3NR021232-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10812032 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced firearm violence or are at risk of such violence, particularly those from marginalized racial groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the Houston area or who have not been affected by firearm violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a hospital-based violence intervention program in Houston to address the high rates of firearm violence, particularly in communities of color. It aims to create a coalition of stakeholders from both the hospital and the community to implement holistic services that support victims of gun violence and help reduce the risk of re-injury. The program will integrate community-based initiatives with hospital resources to provide comprehensive care and support for those affected by violence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce gun violence and improve health outcomes for victims in the Houston area.
How similar studies have gone: Previous interventions in other urban areas have shown promise in reducing gun violence through similar community and hospital collaborations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mckay, Sandra — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Mckay, Sandra
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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.