Improving care for patients with opioid use disorder after jail release
Official title: Systems analysis and improvement to optimize opioid use disorder care quality and continuity for patients exiting jail (SAIA-MOUD).
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10832930 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure people with opioid use disorder who are leaving jail get better support and care as they return to their communities, helping to reduce the risk of overdose and getting them connected to the right healthcare and resources they need.
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 start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,004,931 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NR021102-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10832930 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with opioid use disorder who are currently incarcerated or have recently been released from jail.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by opioid use disorder or those who are not involved with the criminal justice system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and continuity of care for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) who are transitioning from jail back into the community. It aims to address the high risk of overdose and recidivism that these individuals face by implementing a systems analysis and improvement approach. By developing strategies to improve the handoff of care from jails to clinical services, the study seeks to create better linkages between healthcare providers and community resources. Patients will benefit from evidence-based medications for OUD and a more coordinated care system that addresses their comprehensive needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce overdose deaths and improve the overall management of opioid use disorder for individuals exiting jail.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that systems-level interventions can effectively improve healthcare delivery and outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gimbel, Sarah Odell — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Gimbel, Sarah Odell
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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.