Improving health programs for American Indian and Alaska Native youth in schools
Official title: DP24-138 Demonstration Projects to Research and Evaluate Strategies Aligned with CDC's What Works in Schools Approach
Funded at Icf Macro, INC. · NIH-11063743 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve health programs in schools for American Indian and Alaska Native youth by creating strategies that fit their culture, and it will check how well these programs work in the San Juan School District while also helping teachers get better at teaching health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icf Macro, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reston, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $454,927 |
| NIH project number | 1U01DP006893-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063743 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian and Alaska Native youth enrolled in schools within the San Juan School District.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the American Indian or Alaska Native communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance school-based health programs specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth by implementing culturally tailored strategies that align with the CDC's What Works in Schools approach. The project will evaluate the current wellness programs in the San Juan School District, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and will pilot new professional development for health education teachers. By using a mixed-methods approach, the research will gather both qualitative and quantitative data to assess the effectiveness of these programs in promoting health among AI/AN youth while respecting their Indigenous identity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for AI/AN youth through more effective and culturally relevant school health programs.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches have shown promise in other communities, but this specific adaptation for AI/AN youth is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Icf Macro, INC.
Reston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murray, Colleen Crittenden — Icf Macro, INC.
- Study coordinator: Murray, Colleen Crittenden
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.