Evaluating the effectiveness of addiction consultations for patients with opioid use disorder in public hospitals
The Economic Viability and Value of Implementing an Inpatient Addiction Consult Model in Public Hospital Systems for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
This study is testing a new program called CATCH to help people with opioid use disorder get better care while they're in the hospital and make it easier for them to continue treatment after they leave, all while looking at how well this approach works and if it saves money.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10831427 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the implementation of an inpatient addiction consult model designed to assist patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) in public hospital systems. The model, known as CATCH, aims to evaluate patients during their hospital stay, initiate necessary pharmacotherapy, and ensure a smooth transition to community-based treatment after discharge. By analyzing the economic viability and sustainability of this model, the research seeks to improve treatment engagement and reduce healthcare costs associated with OUD. Patients will be monitored for their health outcomes and the effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed using established frameworks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are hospitalized for opioid-related issues and have a diagnosis of opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or are not hospitalized for related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment access and health outcomes for patients suffering from opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary evidence suggests that similar inpatient addiction consultation models have shown effectiveness, although this specific approach in public hospitals is being evaluated for the first time.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jalali, Ali — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Jalali, Ali
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.