Improving prehospital care for injury patients in Cameroon
Official title: Implementation of a data-driven pre-hospital lay first responder program in Cameroon
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10929504 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training everyday people in Cameroon to give first aid and help transport injured patients safely, with the goal of saving lives and making sure everyone gets the medical care they need quickly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $191,744 |
| NIH project number | 5K01TW012689-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929504 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in Cameroon who may experience injuries or require emergency medical assistance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not located in Cameroon or those who do not experience injuries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and evaluate a lay first responder program in Cameroon, training non-medical individuals to provide first aid and transport injured patients safely. By focusing on the unique challenges faced in Cameroon, the project seeks to implement a data-driven approach to enhance prehospital care. The study will assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this program, ultimately aiming to reduce injury-related deaths and improve access to timely medical treatment for those in need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce injury-related deaths and improve the quality of prehospital care in Cameroon.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in other low- and middle-income countries has shown that lay first responder programs can effectively improve prehospital care, suggesting a promising potential for success in Cameroon.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Christie, Sabrinah Ariane — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Christie, Sabrinah Ariane
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.