Preventing opioid misuse in older teens and young adults

HEAL Initiative: Coordinating Center to Support NIDA Preventing Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adolescents and Young Adults

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE · NIH-11041209

This study is all about finding better ways to help older teens and young adults avoid misusing opioids and developing problems with them, by working together on proven strategies that can be used in different places.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorRESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11041209 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on preventing opioid misuse and the development of opioid use disorder (OUD) among older adolescents and young adults. It involves a collaborative effort among multiple research projects and a coordinating center to evaluate and implement evidence-based prevention and intervention services across various settings. The approach includes centralized support for coordination, communication, and data collection to ensure effective implementation of these interventions. By understanding how to adapt these interventions in different environments, the research aims to address the complexities of opioid misuse prevention.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adolescents and young adults who are at risk of opioid misuse.

Not a fit: Patients who are not in the adolescent or young adult age range or who do not have risk factors for opioid misuse may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of opioid misuse and OUD among adolescents and young adults.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have shown success in implementing evidence-based interventions for substance misuse, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.

Where this research is happening

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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