Implementation and Translation Model to spread evidence-based practices
Official title: Implementation and Translation Research Project Core
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-11624730 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program at George Mason University aims to help public health and criminal legal system agencies adopt and scale proven strategies to prevent overdoses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Mason University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $659,105 |
| NIH project number | 3U2CDA050097-08S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11624730 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
N/A (organization-focused implementation project; not a patient enrollments-focused study)
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation required for trial execution.
What this research studies
This grant develops and tests a practical model, called I-TranSS, to help public health and criminal justice partners spread evidence-based interventions for overdose prevention. It builds on existing frameworks to translate research into real-world practice across large systems. The work involves collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to adapt and sustain EBIs in diverse settings. The aim is to move beyond small pilots toward widespread, scalable implementation in CLS agencies and related health systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could see faster and broader use of proven overdose prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work within JCOIN showed promising steps toward scaling EBIs, and this project extends those efforts.
Where this research is happening
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George Mason University
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Molfenter, Todd David — George Mason University
- Study coordinator: Molfenter, Todd 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.