Preventing injuries and improving recovery in rural communities
CE24-001, Grants for Injury Control Research Centers (ICRC) - 2024
A University of Iowa program that brings researchers and local partners together to prevent injuries and help people recover, focusing on rural and underserved populations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11164458 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center partners with community organizations, local and state agencies, and health researchers to design and deliver prevention and recovery programs. Over the funding cycle it will run multiple projects targeting low-income African American families, racial and ethnic minorities in rural areas, rural residents with substance use disorders, and older adults at risk of falls. Activities include community outreach, training, multidisciplinary research, and collaboration with local practice partners to tailor interventions to community needs. The center also addresses topics such as suicide prevention, adverse childhood experiences, drug overdose, falls among older adults, and road safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in rural Iowa and nearby regions—including older adults at risk of falls, rural residents with substance use disorders, and members of low-income African American and other racial/ethnic minority families—are the most likely candidates to participate.
Not a fit: Individuals living outside the targeted geographic area or whose health concerns are unrelated to injury, violence, or substance use may not see direct benefits from this center's programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lower injury rates, reduce deaths from overdose and suicide, and improve recovery and support services for rural and underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other regional injury prevention centers and community-based interventions have reduced specific harms, and this center builds on that prior evidence while emphasizing rural and equity-focused approaches.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Casteel, Carri — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Casteel, Carri
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.