Evaluating California's emergency department services for opioid use disorder treatment
Official title: CE24-012 - Rigorous Evaluation of California Policies to Disseminate Emergency Department-based Services for Opioid Use Disorder
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10994020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well the CA Bridge program helps people start treatment for opioid use disorder when they visit emergency rooms in California, and it aims to understand if different groups of people are getting the same level of care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CE003673-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Medicaid patients who present to emergency departments with untreated opioid use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of the CA Bridge program, which aims to initiate medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in emergency departments (EDs) across California. By analyzing data from Medicaid patients who visited these EDs, the study will assess how well the program has been implemented and its impact on MOUD initiation rates. The research will also explore disparities in treatment outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and urban versus rural residency. This comprehensive evaluation seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of state policies in addressing the opioid crisis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to life-saving treatments for individuals with opioid use disorder in emergency settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous evaluations of similar emergency department-based interventions for opioid use disorder have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fenton, Joshua J — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Fenton, Joshua J
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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.