Modeling interventions to reduce opioid overdoses
Opioid Policy Model
This study is creating a computer model to help North Carolina leaders and health workers find the best ways to prevent opioid overdoses and save lives by looking at how different strategies can change people's behavior and improve health in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10774336 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a simulation model to help policymakers and health professionals in North Carolina identify effective strategies to reduce opioid overdoses and related deaths. By simulating a community, the model will analyze how various interventions, such as prevention efforts and treatment options, impact individual behaviors and outcomes related to opioid misuse. The approach uses data from multiple sources to create a realistic representation of opioid use pathways, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to overdoses. The ultimate goal is to inform better policies and practices that can save lives and improve community health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals in North Carolina affected by opioid misuse or those at risk of overdose.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in North Carolina or are not affected by opioid misuse may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions that significantly reduce opioid overdoses and save lives.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar simulation models in addressing public health issues, indicating potential for impactful outcomes in this area.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bobashev, Georgiy — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Bobashev, Georgiy
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 below.