Helping people with opioid use disorders stay in treatment after jail

Improving Retention across the OUD Service Cascade upon Re-entry from Jail using Recovery Management Checkups

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. · NIH-10615752

This study is all about helping people with opioid use disorders who are coming out of jail by connecting them to community support and treatment, so they can stay on track in their recovery and avoid relapse.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10615752 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on improving the support for individuals with opioid use disorders (OUD) as they transition from jail back into the community. It aims to connect these individuals to community-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and provide ongoing support through quarterly check-ups tailored to their specific treatment needs. By comparing different approaches to treatment linkage and retention, the study seeks to identify the most effective methods for helping individuals maintain their recovery and reduce the risk of relapse. The research will involve collaboration with multiple county jails in Illinois and local MAT providers.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are male and female offenders with opioid use disorders who are preparing for re-entry into the community after incarceration.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorders or those who are not involved in the criminal justice system may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment retention and recovery outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorders after their release from jail.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar interventions can effectively improve treatment retention and recovery outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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