Southwest program to improve care for people with substance use disorders
Southwest Clinical Trials Node
This program brings research teams to New Mexico and Arizona to run and support clinical studies that help people with opioid and methamphetamine problems, especially in rural and low-resource communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11261200 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you live in New Mexico or Arizona and are dealing with substance use, this program works to connect you with clinical research and new care options. University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Arizona State University, and regional partners build local research capacity, recruit participants, and run trials aimed at reducing overdose and improving treatment access. The node focuses outreach on long-standing communities, mobile populations, and people in rural or low-resource areas, and it supports trials, community engagement, and implementation of proven interventions. Results are meant to be translated into better local services and programs for people affected by substance use disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people in New Mexico or Arizona who are living with opioid or methamphetamine use disorder or are otherwise affected by substance use and are willing to take part in clinical studies or related programs.
Not a fit: People who do not live in the Southwest, who do not have a substance use issue, or who need immediate standard clinical care rather than research participation may not directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase access to effective treatments and services in the Southwest and help reduce overdoses and harm from opioid and methamphetamine use.
How similar studies have performed: Regional clinical trial networks and prior NIDA-supported trials have helped expand access to proven opioid treatments, though work on methamphetamine treatments and rural implementation is still evolving.
Where this research is happening
Albuquerque, United States
- University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr — Albuquerque, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Page, Kimberly — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Page, Kimberly
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.