Exploring how social safety net programs can help reduce opioid-related issues in women
Official title: Social safety net programs as interventions to reduce opioid-related harms in reproductive-age women
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10932247 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how programs like Unemployment Insurance and Medicaid can help women of childbearing age, especially those who are caregivers, by reducing stress and improving access to resources, ultimately aiming to support those dealing with opioid use issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $792,186 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA059376-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932247 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are reproductive-age women, particularly those who are primary caregivers and may be experiencing opioid use disorder or related challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not reproductive-age women or those who do not engage with social safety net programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social safety net programs, such as Unemployment Insurance and Medicaid, on opioid-related outcomes among reproductive-age women, particularly those who are primary caregivers. It focuses on understanding how these programs can alleviate economic stress and improve access to essential resources for women, especially those from marginalized communities. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study aims to evaluate both the individual and combined effects of these programs on women's health and substance use behaviors. The findings could provide insights into how to better support women struggling with opioid use disorder.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that reduce opioid-related harms among women, enhancing their health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While the effects of individual safety net programs on behavioral outcomes have been studied, the combined impact on opioid-related outcomes remains largely unexplored, making this research a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martins, Silvia Saboia — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Martins, Silvia Saboia
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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.