Data tool predicts overdose hotspots to save lives

NCT ID NCT05096429

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new tool that uses data to predict where opioid overdoses are most likely to happen. Researchers worked with 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island to see if sending prevention resources to high-risk neighborhoods could reduce overdose deaths. The goal is to help communities use their resources more wisely and save lives.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brown University School of Public Health

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02912, United States

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