Improving addiction treatment and support for individuals released from jail
Transitions Clinic Network: Post Incarceration Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, and Social Support (TCN PATHS) study
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10615699
This study is looking at how to better support people who have just been released from prison and are dealing with opioid use disorder, by connecting them to important treatments and services to help them stay healthy and avoid overdose.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10615699 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing addiction treatment and healthcare support for individuals who have recently been released from incarceration, particularly those struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). It aims to connect these individuals to necessary treatments and social services to reduce the risk of overdose and improve their overall health outcomes. The study will assess the effectiveness of the Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) program, which provides comprehensive care tailored to the needs of this vulnerable population. By addressing barriers such as housing instability and lack of social support, the research seeks to create a sustainable model for ongoing care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently been released from jail and are struggling with opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recently released from incarceration 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 overdose and improve health outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder who are transitioning back into the community after incarceration.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated care models can be effective in improving health outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders, suggesting that this approach may also yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, EMILY AI-HUA — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WANG, EMILY AI-HUA
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.