Nen ?nkUmbi/EdaHiYedo Plus (NE+): improving health for American Indian youth
Nen ?nkUmbi/EdaHiYedo Plus (NE+): a multi-level intervention to reduce health disparities among American Indian youth
This program offers culturally grounded support for American Indian adolescents (ages 12–18) and their caregivers to reduce sexual risk, substance use, and mental health problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11256100 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, you and your family would take part in a community-designed program that works at several levels — with youth, caregivers, schools, community groups, and health services. The program adds content for 12–13-year-olds and includes training for school staff so they can better talk about sexual health, substance use, and mental wellness. Participation includes group sessions, family activities, and school-based communication skill-building tailored to local traditions and needs. The program is rolled out in phases across partner communities so some schools or groups may start later than others.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are American Indian adolescents aged 12–18 living in the partnering communities, along with their caregivers, and school staff in those communities.
Not a fit: Youth who are not American Indian, outside the 12–18 age range, living outside the participating communities, or who do not take part in the activities are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower unintended pregnancy, STIs/HIV, substance use, and related mental health problems among participating American Indian youth.
How similar studies have performed: This work builds on earlier versions of the community-tailored WAHN program that showed promise, and it expands those approaches to more ages and a formal phased randomized rollout.
Where this research is happening
Bozeman, United States
- Montana State University - Bozeman — Bozeman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rink, Elizabeth Lynne — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Rink, Elizabeth Lynne
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 below.