Creating a new model to improve prevention and harm reduction services in rural clinics
Official title: Coalition for harm reduction and prevention (CHRP): Developing and testing a novel Hub and Spoke Model to implement prevention and harm reduction in rural clinics
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11012979 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to make it easier for people in rural areas to get help and education about preventing overdoses and using naloxone, with input from those who have experienced these challenges themselves, so everyone can have better access to healthcare and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,594,805 |
| NIH project number | 1R61DA061723-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11012979 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in rural areas who are at risk of substance use disorders or have experienced overdose.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those who do not face barriers to accessing healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a new approach called the Hub and Spoke Model to enhance access to prevention and harm reduction services in rural outpatient clinics. By addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities, such as stigma and limited treatment options, the project will implement a range of interventions, including overdose education and the distribution of naloxone. The initiative will involve collaboration with individuals who have lived experience to ensure that the services are tailored to the needs of the community. The goal is to improve healthcare access and reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations in these areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to life-saving prevention and harm reduction services for individuals in rural communities affected by substance use disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that Hub and Spoke Models can effectively improve treatment access for opioid use disorder, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Lewei Allison — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lin, Lewei Allison
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.