Improving neurological health for resettled refugees through community support.
Official title: Beyond Barriers: Leveraging Community Expertise for Improved Neurological Health among U.S. Resettled Refugees
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11023750 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping refugees in the U.S. who are dealing with neurological issues by using support from their own communities and peers, so we can better understand their experiences and create programs that truly help them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $261,589 |
| NIH project number | 1R34NS139993-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11023750 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are resettled refugees experiencing neurological conditions or related health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not refugees or do not have neurological health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the neurological health of resettled refugees in the U.S. by utilizing community expertise and peer support interventions. It aims to gather and analyze the experiences of refugees dealing with neurological illnesses, adapting a peer support program to ensure it meets their needs effectively. The study will also work on building long-term partnerships with communities to foster ongoing clinical research that addresses health disparities faced by these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the neurological health and overall well-being of resettled refugees.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based peer support interventions can effectively address health disparities in marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saadi, Altaf — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Saadi, Altaf
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.