Improving access to residential treatment for opioid use disorder in Medicaid patients
Official title: Opioid Use Disorder and Residential Treatment in Medicaid
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11087623 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make it easier for people over 21 with opioid use disorder to get the residential treatment they need by improving Medicaid policies, so they can have better access to care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $184,516 |
| NIH project number | 5K01DA057391-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11087623 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 to 64 who are enrolled in Medicaid and are struggling with opioid use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 21 to 64 or those not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Medicaid policies can be improved to enhance access to residential treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. The focus is on understanding the barriers and facilitators that affect treatment accessibility, particularly for those aged 21 and older. By employing observational and quasi-experimental methods, the research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of policy changes that allow for expanded coverage of residential treatment. The ultimate goal is to inform better health policies that can lead to improved health outcomes for patients struggling with substance use disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased access to effective treatment options for individuals with opioid use disorder, potentially reducing overdose rates and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that policy changes aimed at increasing access to treatment for substance use disorders can lead to improved patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fry, Carrie Elizabeth — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Fry, Carrie Elizabeth
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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.