Improving access to opioid use disorder treatments in Massachusetts jails
Massachusetts Justice Cooperative Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) Research Center
This study is working to make sure that people in county jails in Massachusetts can get the medications they need for opioid use disorder, both while they're in jail and when they get out, so they can have better support and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11312013 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in Massachusetts county jails, where traditionally, inmates have not received adequate treatment. The project aims to implement a law that mandates the provision of all FDA-approved MOUDs to inmates, ensuring they receive necessary medications both during incarceration and upon release. By partnering with jails and community treatment providers, the study will track treatment outcomes and facilitate continuity of care for individuals with opioid use disorder. The research utilizes a comprehensive data warehouse to analyze the effectiveness of these interventions over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are inmates in Massachusetts county jails who have been diagnosed with opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not incarcerated or do not have opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of fatal overdoses among individuals with opioid use disorder transitioning from jail to the community.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that providing medications for opioid use disorder in correctional settings can lead to improved outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Hadley, United States
- University of Massachusetts Amherst — Hadley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Evans, Elizabeth a. — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Evans, Elizabeth a.
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.