A digital tool to help individuals under community supervision improve their health and manage substance use.
Official title: PARCA (a digital tool) to improve Justice and Health
Funded at Q2i, LLC · NIH-11070406 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new app called PARCA that helps people in the justice system set personal goals and find local health resources, making it easier for them to stay engaged in their treatment and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Q2i, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rindge, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $882,962 |
| NIH project number | 5R42DA056255-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11070406 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals currently under probation or parole who are dealing with substance use issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the justice system or do not have substance use challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital platform called PARCA, designed specifically for individuals involved in the justice system. The tool aims to engage these individuals in their treatment process by helping them set personal goals and connect with local health resources. It includes a mobile app and a dashboard for care teams to monitor progress and enhance communication. By addressing social determinants of health, the platform seeks to improve treatment initiation and retention rates among this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and treatment engagement for individuals under community supervision struggling with substance use.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches have shown promise in improving treatment engagement and health outcomes for marginalized populations, indicating potential success for this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Q2i, LLC
Rindge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taxman, Faye S — Q2i, LLC
- Study coordinator: Taxman, Faye S
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.