Improving care for patients with opioid use disorder after jail release
Systems analysis and improvement to optimize opioid use disorder care quality and continuity for patients exiting jail (SAIA-MOUD).
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-10832930
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10832930 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with opioid use disorder who are currently incarcerated or have recently been released from jail.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: 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
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GIMBEL, SARAH ODELL — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: GIMBEL, SARAH ODELL
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.
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