Improving safety for young bicyclists
A cluster randomized trial to improve adolescent bicycling safety
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · NIH-10914859
This study is looking at how a community program can help make biking safer for kids aged 9 to 12 by teaching them and their parents important bike skills and traffic safety, while also keeping track of their biking habits to see if it helps prevent injuries.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10914859 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance bicycling safety for adolescents aged 9 to 12 by evaluating a community-based education program. The program includes training for both the youth and their parents to improve bicycle handling and traffic safety skills. Participants will be recruited from local neighborhood centers and will be monitored using a GPS/video system to objectively assess their bicycling behaviors and exposure to risks. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of these educational interventions in reducing injuries among young cyclists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are adolescents aged 9 to 12 who regularly ride bicycles and their parents or guardians.
Not a fit: Patients who do not ride bicycles or are outside the age range of 9 to 12 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of injuries related to bicycling among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based safety education programs can effectively improve safety behaviors in youth, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA — IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HAMANN, CARA — UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- Study coordinator: HAMANN, CARA
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.
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