Improving surgical care for incarcerated individuals
Official title: Unlocking Equity: Validating Methodologies & Evaluating Surgical Care for Incarcerated Individuals
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10949665 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the surgical care that people in prison receive, aiming to find out how their healthcare access and results compare to others, so we can improve their treatment and help them get the surgeries they need on time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $192,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MD019768-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10949665 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are incarcerated individuals who require surgical care or have experienced surgical procedures while in custody.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not incarcerated or do not require surgical interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the surgical care provided to incarcerated individuals, focusing on understanding the disparities in healthcare access and outcomes for this population. It aims to validate methodologies for identifying incarcerated patients in healthcare databases and evaluate the quality of surgical care they receive. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these individuals, the research seeks to uncover critical data that can inform better healthcare practices and policies. The ultimate goal is to reduce mortality rates and improve timely access to surgical interventions for incarcerated individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical care and health outcomes for incarcerated individuals, addressing significant disparities in healthcare access.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting surgical care for incarcerated individuals, similar studies addressing healthcare disparities in marginalized populations have shown promising results.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fleming, Fergal J — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Fleming, Fergal J
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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.