Better Opioid Addiction Treatment for People with Disabilities on Medicare
Improving MOUD Access, Opioid-Related Outcomes and Equity Among Medicare Beneficiaries with Disability
This project looks at how Medicare policies and community resources can help people with disabilities get and stay on medications for opioid addiction, aiming to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111254 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with disabilities who are on Medicare face challenges getting and staying on medications for opioid addiction, which can lead to serious health problems like overdose. This project will use existing national health data to understand what factors, like policies, community support, and healthcare providers, influence whether these medications are used effectively. We want to see how these different factors work together to help or hinder treatment, and ultimately improve health outcomes for this group.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on understanding the experiences of Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities who have opioid use disorder, using existing health data.
Not a fit: Patients not on Medicare or those without a disability or opioid use disorder would not directly benefit from this specific data analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better strategies and policies that make it easier for Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities to access and continue life-saving opioid addiction treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of data and focus on Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities is novel, previous research has shown the effectiveness of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in reducing harm.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crystal, Stephen — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Crystal, Stephen
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.