Training program to improve trauma and injury research in Guyana
Guyana Research in Injury and Trauma Training (GRITT) Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10900711
This study is all about helping people in Guyana learn how to prevent injuries and trauma, like accidents and violence, by training local researchers and creating better ways to keep everyone safe.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10900711 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the capacity for trauma and injury prevention in Guyana by establishing the Guyana Research in Injury and Trauma Training (GRITT) Program. It involves a collaboration between Columbia University and local institutions to provide training in research design and methods, mentoring for hands-on research projects, and pathways to advanced degrees. The program addresses critical public health issues such as self-harm, violence, and road accidents, which are significant causes of mortality in the region. By building local research capacity, the program seeks to develop evidence-based prevention strategies tailored to the needs of the Guyanese population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include healthcare professionals and researchers in Guyana focused on trauma and injury prevention.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in healthcare or research in Guyana may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies that significantly reduce trauma and injury-related mortality in Guyana.
How similar studies have performed: Similar collaborative training programs in other regions have shown success in building local research capacity and improving health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOVEN, CHRISTINA W. — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: HOVEN, CHRISTINA W.
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.