Understanding the risks of injection drug use in real-time
Contextual factors of the risk environment surrounding injection drug use: A real-time approach
This study looks at how things in your environment, like your surroundings and feelings, can affect the way people use drugs, especially during the opioid crisis, to help find ways to reduce risky behaviors like sharing needles and improve health for those who inject drugs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10471359 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the environmental factors that contribute to the risks associated with injection drug use, particularly in the context of the ongoing opioid crisis. By utilizing ecological momentary assessment (EMA), the study collects real-time data from individuals in their natural environments, capturing how their surroundings and emotional states influence their drug use behaviors. The research aims to identify high-risk practices, such as sharing needles or combining substances, to better understand and address the health risks of viral and bacterial infections among people who inject drugs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who inject drugs and are at risk for viral or bacterial infections.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage in injection drug use or are not at risk for related infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and policies that reduce the health risks associated with injection drug use.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using ecological momentary assessment is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding real-time behaviors and risks in other health contexts.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phillips, Kristina T. — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Phillips, Kristina T.
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.