Data and Methods Core for Improving Implementation of Addiction Treatments
Official title: Data and Methods Core
Funded at Rand Corporation · NIH-11394368 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a center to improve how proven addiction treatments are put into real-world use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rand Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Monica, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,214,825 |
| NIH project number | 5P50DA046351-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394368 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with substance use disorders who receive care in various treatment settings and could benefit from more effective implementation of evidence-based interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients receiving services where implementation improvements do not directly affect their treatment approach or access.
What this research studies
The project builds a dedicated Data and Methods Core at RAND to study and standardize the way evidence-based pharmacological and psychosocial addiction treatments are implemented. It focuses on methods, measures, design, and how interventions are delivered across settings to increase consistency and effectiveness. The core will work with three research projects as open laboratories, sharing technical knowledge to accelerate learning and dissemination in addiction care. The effort aims to help providers implement proven treatments with more precision and sustainability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians and organizations could apply better-implemented treatments for addiction, improving access and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementation research in addiction shows variable success; this core seeks to standardize methods to improve translation into practice.
Where this research is happening
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Rand Corporation
Santa Monica, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pacula, Rosalie Liccardo — Rand Corporation
- Study coordinator: Pacula, Rosalie Liccardo
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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.