Cellphone-based intervention to prevent drug use among youth experiencing homelessness
Official title: Street Experiences, Affect, and Coping: Harnessing Computational Models for the Development of a Cellphone-Based Intervention to Prevent Drug Use among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Funded at University of Nebraska Lincoln · NIH-11358301 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A mobile-program aims to help homeless youth manage emotions and coping in ways that reduce alcohol and drug use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Lincoln NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $661,429 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA054969-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11358301 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Youth experiencing homelessness who use or are at risk for alcohol and drug use and are open to using a cellphone-based intervention.
✕Less likely to help
Youth without smartphone access or without willingness to engage with a mobile intervention may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses smartphone tools to model how feelings, street experiences, and coping strategies relate to substance use in youth experiencing homelessness. It will combine data on affect, environment, and behavior to create a predictive model that informs a cellphone-based intervention. The goal is to support healthier choices and reduce risky coping that can worsen HIV outcomes. The approach centers on the lived experiences of YEH and translates findings into user-friendly resources and support apps.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could help homeless youth reduce substance use and improve mental health and HIV-related outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show mobile approaches can influence coping and reduce risk behaviors in youth, though this specific population is under-studied.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tyler, Kimberly a — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Tyler, Kimberly a
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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.