Creating a system to improve health equity in opioid treatment and pain management.
Official title: HD2A RASC-Administrative Core
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11184653 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve healthcare for people dealing with opioid use disorder and pain by finding better ways to understand and address the needs of those who often don’t get the care they deserve, so that in the future, your experiences and needs will be better met in healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $190,697 |
| NIH project number | 3U2CDA057717-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11184653 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underserved communities who are affected by opioid use disorder or chronic pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by opioid use disorder or chronic pain may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing health disparities in access to and quality of care for opioid use disorder and pain management. It aims to develop a health equity taxonomy using mixed methods, including stakeholder engagement and machine learning, to better understand and prioritize the needs of underserved populations. By creating consistent language and methods for identifying health inequities, the project seeks to enhance the implementation of culturally-tailored interventions. Patients can expect that their experiences and needs will be better represented in future healthcare strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare delivery and outcomes for populations historically marginalized in opioid treatment and pain management.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using mixed methods and machine learning to address health disparities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgovern, Mark P — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Mcgovern, Mark P
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.