Improving access to opioid treatment in rural areas using buprenorphine
Expanding access to opioid use disorder treatment with buprenorphine in rural primary care settings
This study is looking at how to make it easier for rural Veterans to get buprenorphine, a helpful medication for treating opioid use disorder, so they can receive the care they need just like those in cities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913380 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to buprenorphine, a medication for treating opioid use disorder (OUD), specifically in rural primary care settings. It addresses the significant disparity in treatment availability for rural Veterans, who are less likely to receive this effective medication compared to their urban counterparts. The project will analyze prescribing patterns and develop strategies to implement buprenorphine treatment in rural facilities, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes for affected individuals. By leveraging successful practices from rural facilities, the research seeks to create a sustainable model for OUD treatment in these underserved areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural Veterans diagnosed with opioid use disorder who currently lack access to buprenorphine treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those living in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the availability of effective OUD treatment for rural Veterans, potentially reducing overdose rates and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating buprenorphine into primary care settings, indicating that this approach has the potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wyse, Jessica Jasmine — Portland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wyse, Jessica Jasmine
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.