Finding the Best Laws to Reduce Opioid Overdoses and Save Lives
Large Data Spatiotemporal Modeling of Optimal Combinations of Interventions to Reduce Opioid Harm in the United States
This project aims to discover which combinations of state and local laws are most effective at preventing opioid overdoses and related harms across the United States.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11094829 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to understand how different laws and services work together to protect people from opioid-related deaths and injuries. Our team will review existing laws in many cities and states, looking at rules about overdose prevention and infectious disease services. We will then combine this information with data on emergency room visits and fatalities, along with details about local prevention programs and community factors. By analyzing this large dataset, we hope to identify the most successful policy combinations and understand why they work best in certain areas. This work seeks to provide clear guidance for policymakers to combat the opioid epidemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research aims to benefit all individuals and communities affected by the opioid crisis by informing public health policies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by opioid use or related public health policies may not directly benefit from this specific policy analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help policymakers create better laws and programs to significantly reduce opioid overdoses and save many lives across the country.
How similar studies have performed: While individual policies have been studied, this project uses a novel approach to combine large datasets and advanced modeling to identify optimal combinations of laws and services.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cerda, Magdalena — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Cerda, Magdalena
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.