Improving drug use research and prevention efforts
Administrative Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA · NIH-10886077
This study is all about making it easier for researchers and community helpers to work together on new ways to understand and prevent drug use in African American communities, so they can quickly turn their discoveries into real help for people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATHENS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10886077 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a supportive infrastructure to enhance the efficiency of innovative projects aimed at understanding and preventing drug use, particularly within African American communities. It aims to foster collaboration among researchers and practitioners, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized and that new findings can be rapidly translated into practice. By coordinating various research projects and pilot studies, the initiative seeks to streamline administrative processes, allowing scientists to focus more on their research and less on bureaucratic tasks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include African American individuals and communities affected by drug use and addiction.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or who are not affected by drug use may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective drug prevention strategies and resources tailored to the needs of African American populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches to drug use prevention, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
ATHENS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA — ATHENS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRODY, GENE H. — UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
- Study coordinator: BRODY, GENE H.
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.