Improving health and wellness for Native Americans living in cities
Official title: Promoting Wellness among Native Americans in Urban Areas
Funded at Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health · NIH-10975989 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve the health of Native Americans living in cities in Montana by understanding how opioid and methamphetamine use affects them and creating healing methods that fit their culture, all while working closely with local organizations to find the best solutions for their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Helena, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $447,881 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2DA061065-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10975989 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Native Americans living in urban areas, particularly those experiencing issues related to opioid and methamphetamine use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Native American or those living outside urban areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and wellness of Native Americans in urban areas, particularly in Montana. It aims to investigate opioid and methamphetamine use and develop culturally integrated healing approaches tailored to this population. The project will gather and analyze health data to identify disparities and gaps in care, adapt evidence-based interventions, and pilot these interventions to assess their effectiveness. By collaborating with local Urban Indian Organizations, the research seeks to create targeted solutions that resonate with the community's unique needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced substance use disorders among Native Americans in urban settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in culturally tailored interventions for substance use disorders among Native populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health
Helena, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Green, Brandn — Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health
- Study coordinator: Green, Brandn
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.