Monitoring emerging drug use trends and their effects
National Drug Early Warning System Coordinating Center (NDEWS)
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · NIH-11055876
This study is looking at how new types of drugs are being used and their effects on health, so we can help keep people safe and informed about drug use.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11055876 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on tracking and analyzing trends in drug use, particularly new psychoactive substances (NPS), to better understand their impact on public health. The project employs advanced surveillance methods and collaborates with community health experts to gather data on drug combinations, usage patterns, and adverse effects. By engaging with a network of local and federal agencies, the research aims to provide timely alerts and insights that can inform public health responses. Patients may benefit from improved awareness and prevention strategies related to drug use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals affected by drug use or those involved in community health initiatives.
Not a fit: Patients who are not engaged in drug use or do not have a vested interest in community health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced public health strategies that reduce the risks associated with emerging drug use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in drug monitoring and early warning systems has shown success in identifying trends and informing public health interventions.
Where this research is happening
GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA — GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: COTTLER, LINDA B. — UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- Study coordinator: COTTLER, LINDA B.
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.
Conditions: Centers for Disease Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention