Telehealth Support for Adolescent Sexual Assault Care
Official title: PROJECT 2: Penn State University's Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies (TCCMS)
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-11142962 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project aims to bring expert care to adolescent survivors of sexual assault in rural and underserved areas using telehealth technology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | April 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $335,662 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD089922-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11142962 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents who have experienced sexual assault, particularly those in rural or underserved areas, are the focus of this program.
✕Less likely to help
This program is specifically designed for adolescent survivors of sexual assault and would not directly benefit individuals with other health conditions or those outside this age group.
What this research studies
Adolescents who experience sexual assault need specialized, compassionate care to help them heal and seek justice. Many areas, especially rural ones, lack enough trained forensic healthcare specialists. The SAFE-T program uses telehealth to connect local nurses and patients with expert sexual assault nurse examiners (teleSANEs) 24/7. This ensures that patients receive the best possible care, proper evidence collection, and a supportive experience during their examination. This project specifically looks at how the SAFE-T model impacts the quality of care, access to services, and the overall well-being of adolescent survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide better, more accessible, and more compassionate care for adolescent survivors of sexual assault, helping them heal and achieve justice.
How similar studies have gone: Telehealth has shown promise in expanding access to specialized medical care, and this project applies that approach to forensic healthcare for sexual assault survivors.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miyamoto, Sheridan — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Miyamoto, Sheridan
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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.