Improving Care for Opioid Use After an Emergency Department Visit
The Emergency Department Longitudinal Integrated Care (ED-LINC) Effectiveness Randomized Trial Targeting Opioid Use and Related Comorbidity from the ED
This project helps people with opioid use disorder get connected to ongoing care and support right after an emergency department visit.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111450 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The US is facing a serious opioid crisis, and many people with opioid use disorder visit the emergency department for various health issues. This project aims to offer a new way to help patients start treatment and connect with long-term care directly from the emergency room. We are testing a program called ED-LINC, which provides overdose education, brief counseling, and personalized medication options for opioid use disorder. This program is designed to give you continuous support after you leave the emergency department, addressing both substance use and other health concerns.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who visit an emergency department in Washington State and have opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or are not seeking care in the specified emergency departments would not directly benefit from this particular program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help more people with opioid use disorder receive timely and continuous care, potentially reducing overdoses and improving overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Comprehensive disease management strategies, like the Collaborative Care model this intervention is based on, have shown promise in addressing complex health needs.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Whiteside, Lauren K — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Whiteside, Lauren K
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.