Helping military veterans reduce opioid-related harms through community support
Evaluation of a community-based education, navigation, and support (CENS) intervention to reduce opioid-related harms among military veterans
This project offers community-based education, guidance, and support to help military veterans reduce risks associated with opioid use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145936 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Military veterans are significantly affected by the opioid crisis, often experiencing chronic pain and other health challenges. Many veterans using opioids are not connected to traditional healthcare systems like the VA and face barriers such as stigma and lack of support. This project aims to reach these vulnerable veterans by providing education, navigation, and support directly within their communities. The goal is to find effective ways to reduce the risks of opioid overdose and infections like HIV/HCV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are military veterans who use opioids, especially those not connected to VA healthcare and who may experience social isolation or limited support networks.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use opioids or are not military veterans would not directly benefit from this specific community-based intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce opioid-related overdoses and infections like HIV/HCV among military veterans by connecting them with vital resources.
How similar studies have performed: This project aims to advance scientific understanding of effective community-based interventions, building on the recognized need for such programs among underserved veteran populations.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bennett, Alexander S — New York University
- Study coordinator: Bennett, Alexander S
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.