Using a smartphone app to help reduce overdose risks for people using multiple substances
"A friend in my pocket": mHealth intervention to reduce overdose risk among people who engage in polysubstance use
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE · NIH-10985510
This study is testing a new mobile app called OD-CHESS that helps people who use multiple substances stay safe and reduce their risk of overdose, and it’s being developed with input from users and harm reduction experts.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10985510 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a mobile health app designed to help individuals who use multiple substances reduce their risk of overdose. The app, called OD-CHESS, will be created in collaboration with people who use drugs and harm reduction providers. It aims to provide real-time support and information to users, helping them make safer choices regarding their substance use. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the app's effectiveness and gather insights on user experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who use multiple substances and are at risk of overdose.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage in polysubstance use or who are not at risk of overdose may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of overdose among individuals who engage in polysubstance use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for substance use disorders, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES
- RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE — RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LORVICK, JENNIFER — RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: LORVICK, JENNIFER
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.