Connecting people with substance use disorders to peer support in emergency departments
Official title: CE-22-010 Linking Individuals Needing Care for Substance Use Disorders in Urban Emergency Departments to Peer coaches (LINCS UP)
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10830364 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how having peer recovery coaches in city emergency rooms can help people with substance use disorders share their recovery goals, find the right resources, and get support, all to make their treatment experience better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $706,667 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003509-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10830364 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing substance use disorders who visit urban emergency departments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing substance use disorders or those who do not visit emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve care for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) by integrating peer recovery coaches into urban emergency departments. The study will evaluate how these coaches can help patients express their recovery goals, connect them to necessary resources, and provide ongoing support. By leveraging telemedicine and in-person interactions, the project seeks to enhance the treatment experience and outcomes for patients visiting emergency departments. The research will rigorously assess the effectiveness of this approach in linking vulnerable individuals to recovery services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to recovery resources and support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational studies have shown positive engagement and satisfaction with peer recovery coaches in emergency departments, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carpenter, Joseph — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Carpenter, Joseph
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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.