How neighborhood challenges affect health in Black and White adolescents
Official title: Activity Space Adversity and Racial Disparities in Adolescent Health
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10930109 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like safety and policing in neighborhoods affect the health of teenagers, especially comparing experiences between Black and White youth, and it’s for young people in Columbus, OH, who want to share their thoughts and feelings about their daily lives and surroundings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $663,295 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD113259-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930109 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 years, particularly those identifying as Black or White, living in the Columbus, OH area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not fall within the adolescent age range or those not residing in the Columbus area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various neighborhood factors, such as violence and policing, impact the health and well-being of adolescents, particularly focusing on differences between Black and White youth. By examining real-time perceptions of safety and physiological stress, the study aims to understand how these experiences contribute to health disparities. The research will involve collecting data from a diverse group of adolescents in Columbus, OH, using surveys and self-reported information about their daily activities and environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions to reduce health disparities among adolescents from different racial backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that neighborhood factors significantly influence health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Browning, Christopher R — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Browning, Christopher R
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.