Improving access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder with a new dispensing device.
Official title: Advancing Access to Opiate Care and Treatment through a Novel Liquid Methadone Dispensing Device and SMART Container
Funded at Sano Healthcare Consultants, LLC · NIH-10985728 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device that makes it easier for people with opioid use disorder to get their methadone treatment at home, so they don't have to go in for daily doses and can have more privacy and convenience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sano Healthcare Consultants, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Corona, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $319,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R43DA061387-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985728 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who face barriers to accessing traditional methadone treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with opioid use disorder or those who do not require methadone treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel liquid methadone dispensing device that aims to enhance access to treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). The device is designed to address barriers such as the need for daily supervised doses and the challenges of transportation and privacy associated with current treatment methods. By integrating telehealth solutions, the device seeks to provide a more convenient and cost-effective way for patients to receive their medication. The approach includes innovative technology to ensure safe and effective dispensing of methadone, ultimately improving adherence to treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to methadone treatment, reducing overdose mortality and enhancing recovery outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been advancements in telehealth and medication dispensing, this specific approach using a novel device for methadone treatment is relatively new and untested.
Where this research is happening
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Sano Healthcare Consultants, LLC
Corona, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kendrick, Edwin — Sano Healthcare Consultants, LLC
- Study coordinator: Kendrick, Edwin
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.