Improving care for recently incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders to reduce HIV transmission
Official title: The Hub for Research in Atlanta on Addressing SUD to Promote HIV Elimination at Reentry (THRASHER)
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11057278 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a support center in Atlanta to help people who have just been released from jail and are dealing with substance use issues, especially focusing on those who may also be at risk for HIV, so they can get the care and treatment they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $517,014 |
| NIH project number | 1R61DA062365-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057278 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have recently been incarcerated and are experiencing substance use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recently incarcerated or do not have substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a Regional Research Hub in Atlanta to enhance access to care for individuals recently released from incarceration who are experiencing substance use disorders (SUD). The project will focus on a diverse group of individuals, particularly those who are HIV status-neutral, and will implement a pilot intervention designed to improve linkages to care and retention in treatment. By addressing the complex relationship between SUD and HIV transmission, the research seeks to provide tailored support and resources to this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission among recently incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving care linkages for similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spaulding, Anne C — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Spaulding, Anne C
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.