Improving warning systems for opioid overdoses
Official title: Innovations in Modeling Existing and Emerging Policies to Improve Warning Systems for Opioid Overdoses
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10932885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make warning systems better at alerting communities about opioid overdoses, so that people affected by opioid use can get quicker help and support to prevent overdose deaths.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2023 |
| Project end | September 25, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31DA059253-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932885 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in communities with high rates of opioid overdoses, particularly those in Connecticut.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by opioid use or live in areas with low overdose rates may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of warning systems that alert communities about opioid overdoses. By utilizing statistical and computational methods, the project aims to analyze existing data and develop new interventions to address the opioid crisis. The research will involve collaboration with various public health agencies to improve the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP), which helps track overdose incidents and mobilize rapid responses. Patients and communities affected by opioid use will benefit from improved alerts and interventions designed to prevent overdose deaths.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective warning systems that save lives by preventing opioid overdoses.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using data-driven approaches to improve public health responses to overdose crises, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ram, Archana — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Ram, Archana
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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.