Training future researchers in addiction and its related health issues

Vanderbilt Oregon COllaborative Scholar Training in Addiction Research (COSTAR)

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11164716

This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to tackle addiction and its links to HIV, hepatitis C, and mental health, so they can come up with better treatments to help people stay healthy.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11164716 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research program focuses on training and mentoring new scholars in the field of addiction research, particularly addressing substance use and its connections to HIV, hepatitis C, and mental health issues. By fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Oregon Health and Science University, the program aims to develop innovative treatment approaches that can reduce the spread of these diseases and improve patient outcomes. Scholars will engage in a comprehensive training environment that includes access to specialized addiction fellowship programs and research centers dedicated to substance use and related health challenges.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by substance use disorders, HIV, or hepatitis C.

Not a fit: Patients who are not dealing with substance use issues or related health conditions may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for individuals struggling with addiction and related health conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in interdisciplinary approaches to addiction treatment, indicating that this collaborative model has the potential for significant advancements.

Where this research is happening

NASHVILLE, 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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Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus, addictive disorder

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