Improving care for veterans after non-fatal drug overdoses
Official title: Strategies to improve Utilization of Post-overdose Evidence-based Risk mitigation among Non-fatal Overdoses in VA (SUPER NOVA)
Funded at Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys · NIH-11044081 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help veterans who have had non-fatal drug overdoses, especially with opioids and stimulants, by making sure they get the right follow-up care and treatment they need to stay safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003403-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11044081 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have experienced a non-fatal drug overdose, particularly those involving opioids or stimulants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a non-fatal overdose or do not have substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care and treatment options available to veterans who have experienced non-fatal drug overdoses, particularly those involving opioids and stimulants. It aims to implement evidence-based strategies to increase the utilization of effective treatments for substance use disorders following such incidents. By analyzing data and improving clinical practices, the project seeks to ensure that veterans receive timely and appropriate follow-up care to mitigate the risk of future overdoses. The approach includes the use of standardized reporting tools to better track and address overdose events in medical records.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of future overdoses among veterans by improving access to effective treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that implementing standardized care protocols can improve treatment outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
Palo Alto, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oliva, Elizabeth M. — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Oliva, Elizabeth M.
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.