Improving access to buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder in emergency settings
Official title: The Florida Node Alliance of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-11289656 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for people with opioid use disorder to get the medication they need, like buprenorphine, by offering treatment right at syringe services programs and emergency rooms, so you can start feeling better without long waits or judgment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $100,001 |
| NIH project number | 3UG1DA013720-26S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11289656 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing opioid use disorder who may have faced barriers to accessing treatment in traditional healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not struggling with opioid use disorder or those who are already receiving effective treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), particularly buprenorphine, by integrating treatment into syringe services programs and emergency departments. It aims to address barriers such as long wait times and stigma that prevent individuals from receiving timely care. The study will implement a low-threshold model that allows for same-day treatment entry and provides harm reduction counseling. By targeting structural issues within the healthcare system, the research seeks to improve treatment outcomes for those struggling with opioid use disorder.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce overdose-related deaths and improve the overall health of individuals with opioid use disorder by providing easier access to effective treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating treatment into unconventional settings, like emergency departments, can be effective, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tookes, Hansel Emory — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Tookes, Hansel Emory
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.