Reducing opioid overdose deaths in communities
HEALing Communities Study Data Coordinating Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE · NIH-10864536
This study is working to help people in rural areas who are struggling with opioid use by finding better ways to prevent overdoses and improve treatment options, so that fewer lives are lost to this crisis.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10864536 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the opioid crisis in the United States, particularly in rural areas that have been severely affected. It aims to implement and evaluate effective prevention and treatment strategies to reduce opioid overdose fatalities by at least 40% over three years. The project involves collaboration among various research sites and a data coordinating center that will analyze data and identify barriers to successful intervention uptake in healthcare and public health settings. Patients may benefit from improved access to effective treatments and support systems as a result of this research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in rural communities who are affected by opioid misuse or addiction.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in rural areas or who are not impacted by opioid misuse may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths and improve treatment options for individuals struggling with addiction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing community-based interventions to address substance use disorders, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES
- RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE — RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KNOTT, CHARLES — RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: KNOTT, CHARLES
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.