A center focused on the connection between substance use and chronic disease.
Administrative Core
This study is looking at how using substances affects people with chronic diseases, and it's designed to help patients get better care by bringing together researchers, hospitals, and the community to work together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10849984 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to enhance the understanding of how substance use impacts chronic diseases through a multidisciplinary approach. It involves collaboration among Brown University, its affiliated hospitals, and the community to provide leadership and administrative support for various projects. The program includes mentoring for researchers and aims to increase diversity in the biomedical workforce while evaluating the effectiveness of its initiatives. Patients may benefit from improved health outcomes as the research addresses substance use in relation to chronic illnesses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from underserved communities who are affected by substance use and chronic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of substance use or chronic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for managing chronic diseases linked to substance use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing the links between substance use and chronic diseases, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahluwalia, Jasjit Singh — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Ahluwalia, Jasjit Singh
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.