Improving access to substance use disorder treatment through telehealth in primary care.
Official title: Connecting Primary Care to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Using a Telehealth Collaborative Care Platform
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-10932289 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make it easier for people in rural areas to get help for substance use issues by using a new telehealth platform that connects them with care right from their primary care doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $625,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029774-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932289 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are rural primary care patients who are experiencing substance use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in rural areas or who do not have substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the identification and management of substance use disorders (SUD) in rural primary care settings, particularly in the wake of increased SUD cases due to Covid-19. By utilizing a telehealth collaborative care platform called Senyo Health, the project will integrate SUD treatment into existing primary care services, using an evidence-based approach known as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). The goal is to improve patient-centered outcomes by providing timely and effective care for individuals struggling with SUD, especially in underserved rural populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective treatment for substance use disorders in rural communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in integrating telehealth services for mental health care, suggesting a promising potential for this novel approach to SUD treatment.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oesterle, Tyler S — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Oesterle, Tyler S
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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.