Preventing drug misuse among older adolescents in the Cherokee Nation
Community Randomized Trial in the Cherokee Nation: CONNECT and CMCA for Preventing Drug Misuse among Older Adolescents
This study is working to help teenagers aged 12-20 in the Cherokee Nation and nearby areas avoid misusing opioids and other drugs by using community activities and school programs that encourage healthy choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10683132 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to prevent opioid and other drug misuse among adolescents aged 12-20 in the Cherokee Nation and surrounding rural communities. It utilizes two intervention strategies: community organizing and school-based brief interventions, which have previously shown effectiveness in reducing alcohol use. The study will implement and evaluate these integrated approaches to enhance their impact on preventing drug misuse. Participants will be involved in community activities and school programs designed to promote healthy behaviors and reduce substance use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20, particularly those living in rural communities within the Cherokee Nation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 12-20 or who do not reside in the targeted rural communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce drug misuse and its associated harms among adolescents in the Cherokee Nation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting adolescent substance use have shown promising results, indicating that this integrated approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Komro, Kelli Ann — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Komro, Kelli Ann
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.