Southern Clinical Trials Network for Substance Use and Addiction
Southern Consortium Node of the Clinical Trials Network
This program runs clinical trials with local clinics to find better prevention, treatment, and recovery options for people with substance use disorders in the southern United States.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11261219 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I have problems with substance use, this program partners with hospitals, clinics, and community groups in South Carolina and nearby states to run practical clinical trials where patients already get care. They use telehealth, regional health networks, and advice from people with lived experience to shape the work. The team focuses on testing approaches across prevention, treatment, and recovery while using implementation strategies to help successful methods be adopted in real clinics. They also train new researchers so more patient-centered trials can continue in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with current or recent substance use disorders who receive care at participating clinics in South Carolina or partner sites in Alabama, Georgia, or Tennessee, or who can take part via telehealth.
Not a fit: People without substance use concerns, or those who cannot access participating clinics or telehealth in the network's service area, are unlikely to directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could bring more effective and easier-to-use prevention, treatment, and recovery options to people with substance use disorders in the South.
How similar studies have performed: Previous CTN trials have successfully tested and helped spread improved treatments for substance use disorders in real-world clinics.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barth, Kelly S. — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Barth, Kelly S.
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.