Improving treatment adherence for minority children with ADHD
Official title: A Family Navigator Intervention to Improve ADHD- Related Treatment Adherence (I2-ART) for Minority Children
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-10991310 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called I2-ART to help minority children with ADHD stick to their treatment plans by providing support from family navigators who will help families find the health services they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2020 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $187,176 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MH125138-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10991310 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are minority children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with ADHD and their families.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not diagnosed with ADHD may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a culturally-tailored intervention called I2-ART to help minority children with ADHD adhere to their treatment plans. The approach involves using family navigators who will guide and support families in accessing necessary health services and resources. By employing a systematic and patient-centered methodology, the research aims to address barriers faced by underserved communities in managing ADHD effectively. The project is designed to ensure that the intervention is both acceptable and feasible for the target population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance treatment adherence for minority children with ADHD, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using culturally tailored interventions to improve treatment adherence in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kamimura-Nishimura, Kelly — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Kamimura-Nishimura, Kelly
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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.