Technology-assisted overdose response tools for Rhode Island communities
Official title: Feasibility and Acceptability of Technology-Assisted Overdose Response Interventions in Rhode Island
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-11597996 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Rhode Island hospital-led project will test easy-to-use, tech-enabled tools (like wall buttons, wearable sensors, and a mobile app) to help detect and respond to overdoses in real-world settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $273,918 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM125507-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11597996 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People who use opioids, their families, community service providers, and business owners in Rhode Island.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to overdose prevention efforts or without exposure to overdose risk are less likely to benefit.
What this research studies
This project will look at how usable and acceptable technology-aided overdose response methods are for people who use opioids, their families, service providers, and local businesses in Rhode Island. Researchers will analyze existing data on solitary overdoses to understand when and where they happen. They will also survey 200 community members and stakeholders to gather opinions on feasibility and acceptability. The study aims to lay the groundwork for a future trial that tests whether these tools can reduce overdose deaths and improve implementation in real communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could speed up overdose detection and response, potentially reducing fatalities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar technology-assisted approaches have shown promise in improving response times in some settings, but this project focuses on feasibility and acceptability.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Ju Nyeong — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Park, Ju Nyeong
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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.