Housing and opioid treatment strategies to improve health for people experiencing homelessness and opioid use disorder
Official title: Modeling the Impact of Housing and Drug Treatment Interventions for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11411062 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Stanford-led project will model how housing and opioid treatment interventions could reduce HIV, HCV, and related diseases among people who are unhoused and struggle with opioid use disorder.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $692,570 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA064386-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411062 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults with opioid use disorder who are experiencing homelessness and are engaged with or eligible for housing support and medication-assisted treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not experiencing homelessness or not on opioid use disorder treatment may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses computer models to explore how housing support and medication-assisted treatment might change health outcomes for people with opioid use disorder who are experiencing homelessness. It will examine how these interventions affect transmission of HIV, HCV, and other infections, as well as the broader economic impact on society. By considering barriers and enablers, the study aims to identify combination strategies that clinicians and communities could implement to improve care and reduce costs. The work is designed to inform policymakers, healthcare providers, and community organizations about effective ways to address overlapping public health challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide more effective housing and treatment programs that reduce infections and save lives among a highly vulnerable population.
How similar studies have gone: Previous modeling work suggests that housing and treatment interventions can improve health outcomes, though this project emphasizes novel model-based assessments specific to homelessness and OUD.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldhaber-Fiebert, Jeremy David — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Goldhaber-Fiebert, Jeremy David
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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.