Understanding trauma risk and resilience in urban Black Americans
Risk and Resilience in Urban Black American Acute Trauma Survivors
This study is looking at how experiencing a traumatic event might lead to long-term PTSD in Black Americans living in cities, and it aims to find out what brain and body signals can help predict who might be at risk or more resilient over time, using advanced technology to analyze information from people who have gone through trauma.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895998 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how acute trauma affects the risk of developing chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among urban Black Americans. It aims to identify neurobehavioral predictors of PTSD by examining brain function and biological stress markers in individuals who have experienced trauma. The study will also explore how socioenvironmental factors influence resilience and risk over time, using advanced machine learning techniques to analyze data from neuroimaging, biomarkers, and self-reports. Participants will be recruited from the Emergency Department at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who identify as Black or African American and have recently experienced acute trauma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or African American or who have not experienced acute trauma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and treatment strategies for PTSD in urban Black American populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in identifying risk factors for PTSD in diverse populations, but this specific focus on urban Black Americans is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Larson, Christine L — University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- Study coordinator: Larson, Christine L
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.