Improving Care for Opioid Use Disorder
Evaluating and Optimizing Care for Opioid Use Disorder using a Structured Data-Science Approach
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11353792
This project uses health records to understand and improve how we care for people with opioid use disorder, especially those also living with HIV.
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-11353792 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project looks at existing health information from the Veterans Health Administration to better understand opioid use disorder (OUD) and how it's treated. We want to learn what helps patients stay in treatment and reduce cycling on and off medications. The project will also explore how well current OUD medications work in real-world settings. By analyzing this large amount of data, we hope to find ways to make OUD care more effective for patients, including those who also have HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on understanding the experiences of patients with opioid use disorder, particularly those also living with HIV, who have received care within the Veterans Health Administration system.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or HIV infection would not directly benefit from the findings of this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better strategies for keeping patients engaged in opioid use disorder treatment and improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the medications for opioid use disorder are well-established, this project uses advanced data analysis to uncover real-world patterns and optimize care, building on existing knowledge.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LU, HAIDONG — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LU, HAIDONG
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus