Massive medicaid study pinpoints when stimulant overdose strikes
NCT ID NCT05976984
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study analyzed data from over 634,000 Medicaid enrollees aged 15 and older to understand who is at highest risk for a stimulant overdose and when that risk is greatest. Researchers built models using personal and neighborhood factors to predict overdoses, and also looked at what raises or lowers the chance of a second overdose. The goal is to help create better prevention strategies for this vulnerable population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help doctors and policymakers identify people at highest risk for stimulant overdose and the times they are most vulnerable, leading to better prevention programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study using past data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to people not covered by Medicaid or to future trends.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Perelman SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States