Exploring how to implement injectable buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder in clinics
Official title: Examining injectable buprenorphine implementation strategies in low-threshold and primary care settings
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-10873766 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make it easier for doctors and clinics to offer a helpful injection treatment for people struggling with opioid use disorder, so that more patients can get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $195,696 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DA052627-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873766 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who may benefit from injectable treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not interested in injectable treatment options may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the implementation of injectable buprenorphine, a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), in both primary care and low-threshold clinic settings. The project aims to identify barriers to the use of this treatment and develop strategies to enhance its adoption. Over a 30-month period, the research will involve assessing the effectiveness of these strategies and examining any gaps in care that arise after implementation. Patients may benefit from a more accessible and effective treatment option for OUD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to injectable buprenorphine, enhancing treatment outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results with injectable buprenorphine in clinical trials, indicating potential for success in real-world implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jakubowski, Andrea U — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Jakubowski, Andrea U
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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.