Helping mothers who survived violence support their children better
Official title: Implementation and Scale-Up of a Caregiver Intervention for Mothers who have Survived Intimate Partner Violence: the Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers
Funded at University of Houston · NIH-10928737 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special program can help mothers who have faced partner violence become better caregivers, so their kids can have better mental health, especially focusing on African American families in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $39,647 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH133356-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928737 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American mothers who have survived intimate partner violence and have children aged 0-11.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of intimate partner violence or whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the caregiving skills of mothers who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) to enhance their children's mental health outcomes. It utilizes the Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers (MISC), which has shown promise in helping mothers respond sensitively to their children. The project aims to evaluate how well this intervention can be implemented in community settings, particularly for African American mothers and their children. By using a mixed-methods approach, the research will gather data on the effectiveness and scalability of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes for children exposed to intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown positive effects of similar interventions on child mental health, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
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University of Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allman, Madeleine Elise — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Allman, Madeleine Elise
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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.