Improving addiction treatment for people with serious infections from injection drug use

Delivery of Addiction Treatment for Medicaid Enrollees with Serious Injection-Related Infections

['FUNDING_R01'] · WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV · NIH-10931629

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

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorWEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10931629 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Medicaid enrollees who have serious injection-related infections and are also struggling with addiction.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have injection-related infections or are not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from this research.

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 performed: 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

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Bacterial Infections

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