My Research | Dr. Vinit Patel

Publications

All 16 publications

Clinical Research · 2025

Long-Term Nonprescription Use of Dexamethasone and Cyproheptadine With Metabolic and Endocrine Sequelae

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Research Review · 2025 · Journal of Addiction Medicine

Non-Medical Mephentermine Use: A Systematic Review

Analyzed trends and consequences of mephentermine misuse, highlighting its risks in sports and non-clinical settings.

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Clinical Study · 2023 · Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Parkinson’s Disease

Explored the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and psychosis in Parkinson’s patients, offering insights for integrated care approaches.

Key findingAbout 3 in 4 patients had at least one psychiatric comorbidity (77% in Parkinson’s disease, 72% in atypical parkinsonian syndromes).

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Public Health Research · 2023 · Indian Journal of Medical Research

Hepatitis C among People Who Inject Drugs

Investigated the prevalence and treatment barriers of Hepatitis C in PWID populations, underscoring the need for integrated addiction-hepatitis care.

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Academic Initiative · 2024 · Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems

A community-based telemedication-assisted treatment (TMAT) for delivery of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) during the COVID-19 pandemic in India: a single-arm, prospective feasibility study

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Extramural Projects

Focused on addiction, psychiatric comorbidities, and evidence-based interventions.

PROJECTS
DESCRIPTION
GALLERY
01
Psychoactive substance use among individuals in Mizoram Prisons
(7 May 2025)
Supported the Department of Prisons & Correctional Services, Government of Mizoram, in assessing psychoactive substance use among incarcerated individuals. Contributed to screening framework development and evidence-based recommendations for intervention pathways tailored to correctional settings.
02
Experiences with Take-Home Buprenorphine in Punjab OST Centers
(26 Mar 2025)
Part of a public-health implementation initiative evaluating take-home buprenorphine feasibility across government opioid-substitution-therapy clinics in Punjab. Assessed treatment adherence, safety monitoring, and patient usability to inform scalable addiction-care models in India.
03
Cross-sectional study for estimating the extent and pattern of use of substances among heavy-vehicle drivers in the state of Chhattisgarh and implications for road safety
(19 May 2025)
Co-investigator in a state-supported study examining substance use patterns among heavy-vehicle drivers in Chhattisgarh. Focused on occupational risk factors, screening models, and harm-reduction strategies to strengthen workplace safety and public-health policy.
04
National drug use survey
(26 Mar 2025)
Regional Co-Principal Investigator - Contributed to a nationwide epidemiological initiative assessing substance-use patterns, regional trends, and public-health needs. Supported field-coordination, data synthesis, and dissemination insights to inform national addiction-care policy and community programs.