Improving access to care for alcohol and substance use during reproductive years
Official title: Improving alcohol and substance use care access, outcomes, and equity during the reproductive years: A Type 1 Hybrid Trial in Family Planning Clinics
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11129154 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better support women who are dealing with alcohol and substance use during their reproductive years by testing a program in family planning clinics that helps connect them to the care they need, especially through telemedicine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $704,512 |
| NIH project number | 7R01AA030529-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11129154 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women of reproductive age who are experiencing issues related to alcohol and substance use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of reproductive age or those who do not have concerns related to alcohol or substance use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care provided to women dealing with alcohol and substance use issues during their reproductive years, a critical time for health. It aims to implement and evaluate a program called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) in family planning clinics, which are trusted healthcare providers for women. The study will explore how to effectively integrate these services into clinics, especially using telemedicine, to ensure that women receive the support they need. By understanding the barriers and facilitators to this integration, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for women facing substance use challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better access to care and improved health outcomes for women struggling with alcohol and substance use during their reproductive years.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in implementing SBIRT in primary care settings, but this approach in family planning clinics is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Welsh, Justine Wittenauer — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Welsh, Justine Wittenauer
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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.