mF2F Program: Digital tools to improve quality of life for Black men after trauma
Official title: The mF2F Program: Bridging Digital Innovations and Trauma Care to Boost Health-Related Quality of Life among Black Men
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-11412404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digitized version of an evidence-based program aims to reduce stress, boost mental well-being, and encourage healthy habits for Black men.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 2, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $223,760 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM156709-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Black men who experience elevated stress and have barriers to accessing health services and health promotion activities.
✕Less likely to help
Men without access to digital tools or those not interested in online health programs may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts a proven stress and wellness program into an online or app-based format to help Black men manage stress, depression, and adopt healthier lifestyles. Researchers will use focus groups and a structured adaptation method to tailor the program for usability and acceptability. They will test feasibility and acceptability through mixed-methods to see if the digital program can fit real-world settings and meet participants’ needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the digital program could improve stress management and overall quality of life for Black men who face higher stress and lower access to care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous in-person programs informed the digital adaptation, suggesting feasibility with modern delivery, but digital feasibility in this population is being tested.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wippold, Guillermo Manuel — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Wippold, Guillermo Manuel
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.