Improving healthcare for youth in custody
Official title: American Pediatric Society: Building the Evidence Base to Improve Pediatric Care for Youth in Custody Conference
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11168334 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help young people in custody who struggle with health issues like asthma and mental health, by bringing together researchers to share ideas and create solutions for better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD118736-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168334 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 0-21 who are currently in custody and facing health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in custody or do not have chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the significant health challenges faced by youth in custody, including high rates of chronic conditions and poor quality of care. The project will establish a research network to identify barriers to evidence-based care, particularly in behavioral health and chronic diseases like asthma. It will also foster collaboration among researchers to close gaps in healthcare for these youth, utilizing mentorship to support early career researchers. The conference will include workshops aimed at developing strategies to improve healthcare delivery for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes for youth in custody, reducing preventable morbidity and mortality.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown promise in improving healthcare delivery for marginalized populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barnert, Elizabeth — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Barnert, Elizabeth
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.