Understanding the health impacts of surviving firearm injuries in young people
Official title: A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study of Psychosocial and Behavioral Health After Non-Fatal Firearm Injuries Among High-Risk Youth
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10983025 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how surviving a gun injury affects the mental health and life choices of young people over the year after their injury, so we can find better ways to support them as they heal and move forward.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | August 26, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,269 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HD112596-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983025 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults under 21 who have survived a firearm injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a firearm injury or are over the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the psychosocial and behavioral health outcomes of adolescents and young adults who survive firearm injuries. It aims to identify the long-term effects of these injuries on mental health, risky behaviors, and economic mobility over a year following the incident. The study will gather data at six-month intervals from participants discharged from a trauma center, focusing on their experiences and challenges. By analyzing these outcomes, the research seeks to inform better support and interventions for affected youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and preventive measures for young people affected by firearm injuries.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific focus on psychosocial outcomes after non-fatal firearm injuries is relatively novel, similar studies on trauma and mental health have shown promising results in understanding and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Demello, Annalyn — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Demello, Annalyn
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.