A hub for collaborative solutions to address HIV and opioid overdose issues.
Official title: EngageData Hub: Collaborative Solutions for Justice, HIV, and Overdose
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11128157 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new platform called the EngageData Hub to help people affected by opioid overdose and HIV, especially those involved with the criminal-legal system, by improving communication and making sure research is useful and inclusive for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,607,741 |
| NIH project number | 3U24DA057611-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11128157 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at high risk for HIV and those affected by opioid use within the criminal-legal system.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for HIV or opioid overdose may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating the EngageData Hub, which aims to coordinate efforts to tackle the intertwined crises of opioid overdose and HIV within the criminal-legal system. The hub will enhance communication among various research entities and engage high-risk populations to ensure the research is relevant and inclusive. It will also work on rapidly translating research findings into practice and implementing agile methodologies to address emerging scientific priorities effectively. By fostering collaboration and stakeholder engagement, the hub seeks to improve public health interventions for these critical issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective public health interventions for individuals affected by HIV and opioid overdose.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives addressing similar public health crises have shown promise, indicating that collaborative approaches can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cance, Jessica Duncan — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Cance, Jessica Duncan
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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.