Understanding Multilevel Drivers of Stimulant Overdose in the US
Official title: Documenting Multilevel Risk Factors for Stimulant Overdose: A National Mixed Methods Study
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11432076 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers will look at how social, health, and supply factors combine to influence stimulant overdose deaths, using data from large populations and conversations with people who use stimulants and the clinicians who care for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $660,855 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA066911-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11432076 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People who use stimulants or who are affected by stimulant-related health issues, and healthcare providers working with these populations, in regions with rising overdose rates.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without exposure to stimulant use or related health risks may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project will combine big-picture data with real-world experiences to identify how factors like chronic health conditions, healthcare access, and the drug supply contribute to rising stimulant overdoses. The team will conduct qualitative interviews with people who use stimulants and with providers, alongside analyzing diverse population datasets, to map how risks unfold across communities. By linking supply-side dynamics with health and social barriers, the study aims to clarify targets for intervention and prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide public health strategies and clinical approaches to reduce stimulant-related deaths and improve access to care for affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown that integrating population data with qualitative insights can reveal actionable risk factors for overdoses, though this exact multilevel approach is being tested in this context.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hughto, Jaclyn White — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Hughto, Jaclyn White
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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.