Improving addiction treatment for people with serious infections from injection drug use
Official title: Delivery of Addiction Treatment for Medicaid Enrollees with Serious Injection-Related Infections
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10931629 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how addiction treatment is provided to people with serious infections from injecting drugs, who are on Medicaid, to find out what works best and how to improve their care in hospitals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $707,109 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA057940-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931629 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Medicaid enrollees who have serious injection-related infections and are also struggling with addiction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have injection-related infections or are not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how addiction treatment is delivered to individuals with serious injection-related infections, such as endocarditis and osteomyelitis, who are enrolled in Medicaid. By analyzing national Medicaid data and conducting qualitative interviews, the study aims to identify the effectiveness of addiction treatment interventions and the factors that influence their delivery in hospital settings. The goal is to understand the relationship between these interventions and patient outcomes, ultimately informing better healthcare policies for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved addiction treatment protocols for patients with serious infections, enhancing their recovery and overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous smaller studies have shown benefits of addiction treatment interventions in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this research.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kapadia, Shashi — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Kapadia, Shashi
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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.