Helping caregivers support individuals at risk of overdose
CE24-013 - Developing and Evaluating the Concerned Caregivers Education for Resource Navigation (ConCERN) Intervention for Preventing Overdose
This study is testing a helpful online program for family members and friends of people who use drugs, so they can learn how to better support their loved ones and find the right treatment options without feeling judged.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10992539 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and assessing a digital intervention designed for concerned significant others (CSOs) of people who use drugs (PWUD). The intervention aims to equip CSOs with the knowledge and resources they need to effectively support their loved ones, particularly in navigating treatment options and harm reduction strategies. By engaging with the community, the research seeks to address the stigma surrounding medications for opioid use disorder and improve the uptake of these treatments. The approach is innovative as it tailors support specifically for the unique challenges faced by CSOs of PWUD, rather than relying on existing programs designed for other substance use disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are caregivers or significant others of individuals who use opioids and are at risk of overdose.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a support network or those who are not currently using opioids may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce overdose risks by empowering caregivers to better support individuals struggling with opioid use.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been successful interventions for alcohol use disorder, this approach specifically targeting opioid use and its unique challenges is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lagisetty, Pooja — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lagisetty, Pooja
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.