Evaluating a housing support program for people with opioid use disorder in Massachusetts
Evaluation of a Massachusetts Medicaid housing support program among people with opioid use disorder: implementation and healthcare utilization outcomes
This study looks at how a housing support program in Massachusetts helps adults with opioid use disorder who are homeless by comparing their hospital visits and emergency room trips to those who aren't in the program, to see if having a stable home makes a difference in their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099071 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a housing support program in Massachusetts affects healthcare utilization among adults with opioid use disorder who are experiencing homelessness. The study will compare hospitalizations and emergency department visits between those enrolled in the housing support program and those who are not. By leveraging a natural experiment, the research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of housing assistance in improving health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults experiencing homelessness who have opioid use disorder and are enrolled in Massachusetts Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing homelessness or do not have opioid use disorder may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for individuals with opioid use disorder who are experiencing homelessness.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that housing support programs can significantly improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccann, Nicole — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Mccann, Nicole
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.