Investigating how new housing programs affect overdose outcomes for unhoused individuals who use drugs in San Diego.
Official title: A Mixed-Methods Study of Novel Housing Programs and Overdose Outcomes Among Unhoused People Who Use Drugs in San Diego, California
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11114315 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different housing programs can help reduce drug overdoses among people without homes in San Diego, and it includes talking to both those experiencing homelessness and experts to find ways to make these programs better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $200,446 |
| NIH project number | 1K01DA062723-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11114315 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are unhoused individuals who use drugs and are affected by current housing programs in San Diego.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not unhoused or do not use drugs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of various housing programs on overdose outcomes among unhoused individuals who use drugs in San Diego. It employs a mixed-methods approach, starting with a longitudinal analysis of existing data to assess the effects of involuntary displacement and housing interventions on overdose rates. Additionally, the study includes in-depth interviews with both unhoused individuals and professionals to gather insights on improving housing programs. Finally, it aims to develop a predictive model for future overdose incidents based on the collected data and literature.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved housing programs that reduce overdose risks for unhoused individuals who use drugs.
How similar studies have gone: While some research has indicated negative health impacts from certain housing programs, this study aims to provide new insights and has not been extensively tested in this specific context.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldshear, Jesse Lloyd — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Goldshear, Jesse Lloyd
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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.