Mobile harm reduction services for women who use drugs.
Official title: Implementing and evaluating the impact of novel mobile harm reduction services on overdose among women who use drugs: The SHOUT study.
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10590364 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how helpful mobile support services can be for women in Baltimore who use drugs, by bringing them education and healthcare right in their neighborhoods to help reduce overdoses and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $2,289,649 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA057655-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10590364 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who use drugs and are at risk of overdose, particularly those living in Baltimore City and County.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use drugs or those who are not located in the Baltimore area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing and evaluating mobile harm reduction services specifically designed for women who use drugs in Baltimore. The SHOUT study aims to address the high rates of overdose and other health issues faced by this population by providing accessible support and resources directly in their communities. Participants will receive outreach services that include education, health care access, and support for substance use treatment. The study will assess how effective these services are in reducing overdose incidents and improving engagement with clinical care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce overdose rates and improve health outcomes for women who use drugs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mobile harm reduction services can effectively reduce overdose rates and improve health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sherman, Susan G. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Sherman, Susan G.
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.