Investigating how methamphetamine use interacts with other substances in the U.S.
Official title: Using Multivariate Mixture Models to Study Polysubstance Use with Methamphetamine in Nationally Representative and Population Samples
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11120768 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people who use methamphetamine along with other substances can get better treatment, so it can help improve their chances of recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $53,961 |
| NIH project number | 1R36DA062936-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11120768 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who use methamphetamine and have a history of polysubstance use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use methamphetamine or have no history of substance use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the patterns of polysubstance use involving methamphetamine and how these patterns affect treatment outcomes. By analyzing nationally representative data, the study aims to identify different types of substance use combinations that are prevalent among methamphetamine users. The goal is to improve access to effective treatment options for individuals struggling with methamphetamine use disorder, particularly those who also use other substances. The research will utilize advanced statistical models to better predict treatment outcomes based on these patterns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for individuals with methamphetamine use disorder, particularly those who also use other substances.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on methamphetamine use and its effects, this approach of examining polysubstance use patterns is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rogers, Jeffrey — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Rogers, Jeffrey
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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.