Improving brain injury screening for women affected by intimate partner violence
Official title: Community-Based Organizations and Development of Implementation Strategies for Brain Injury Screening Resulting from Intimate Partner Violence
Funded at University of Nebraska Medical Center · NIH-11126819 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better check for brain injuries in women who have gone through intimate partner violence, so we can help them get the right care and support to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $483,617 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS130574-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11126819 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced intimate partner violence and may have sustained brain injuries as a result.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced intimate partner violence or do not have a history of brain injuries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective strategies for screening brain injuries in women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). It aims to identify the prevalence of brain injuries resulting from IPV and implement timely neurorehabilitation interventions to improve health outcomes. By collaborating with community-based organizations, the project seeks to establish standard guidelines for screening and referral processes for this vulnerable population. The ultimate goal is to reduce the long-term neurological damage associated with IPV-related brain injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and treatment for brain injuries in women affected by intimate partner violence, enhancing their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in related areas, this specific approach to screening and intervention for IPV-related brain injuries is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rajaram, Shireen Sheela — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rajaram, Shireen Sheela
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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.