Identifying and supporting overdose responders to improve prevention efforts
A network-based, mixed methods study to identify and support multiple overdose responders and inform overdose prevention interventions
This study is looking at how to make overdose education and naloxone distribution better for people who use drugs in Reno, Nevada, by understanding why some people help during overdoses while others don’t, so we can find ways to support those who do and improve the community's response to overdoses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nevada Reno NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reno, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10590120 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance overdose education and naloxone distribution programs for people who use drugs (PWUD). It aims to understand why some individuals actively respond to overdoses while others do not, focusing on individual characteristics, social networks, and contextual factors. By recruiting 300 PWUDs in Reno, Nevada, the study will gather both quantitative and qualitative data to identify the support needed for those who frequently respond to overdoses and to improve overall community response capabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who use drugs and are either actively involved in responding to overdoses or are interested in learning how to do so.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use drugs or are not involved in overdose response may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective overdose prevention strategies and better support systems for individuals who respond to overdoses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively improve overdose response rates, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Reno, United States
- University of Nevada Reno — Reno, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wagner, Karla D. — University of Nevada Reno
- Study coordinator: Wagner, Karla D.
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.