Improving access to opioid treatment for Black Americans using advanced data analysis
Reducing racial disparities in the treatment of opioid use disorder using machine learning-based causal analysis
This study is looking at the challenges that Black Americans encounter when trying to get help for opioid use disorder, with the goal of finding ways to make treatment easier and more effective for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10757025 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers that Black Americans face in accessing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). It aims to identify structural factors at community, provider, and facility levels that hinder treatment initiation and retention. By utilizing machine learning-based causal analysis and integrating various data sources, the project seeks to uncover modifiable factors that can improve access to effective medications for OUD. The findings could inform targeted interventions to enhance treatment outcomes for this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black Americans who are experiencing or are at risk for opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or those who do not have opioid use disorder may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access and retention in treatment for opioid use disorder among Black Americans.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using data-driven approaches to address health disparities, indicating potential for this innovative method.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kiang, Mathew Vinhhoa — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Kiang, Mathew Vinhhoa
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 below.