Improving access to treatment for people with opioid use and mental health disorders.
Supporting Treatment Access and Recovery for Co-Occurring Opioid Use and Mental Health Disorders (STAR-COD)
This study is looking to help people who are dealing with opioid use and mental health issues by making it easier for them to get the right treatment, which includes medication and support from therapy and peers, to improve their chances of recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908280 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on individuals struggling with opioid use and co-occurring mental health disorders, aiming to enhance their access to effective treatment. It employs a multi-component approach that integrates medication for opioid use disorder with evidence-based therapies, including group therapy, peer support, and community intervention. By addressing the barriers to treatment engagement, the project seeks to improve recovery outcomes and reduce the risks associated with these disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with both opioid use disorder and mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have co-occurring mental health disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment engagement and recovery outcomes for patients with co-occurring opioid use and mental health disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with multi-component treatment approaches for similar conditions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smelson, David a — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Smelson, David 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.