Improving care for urban American Indians with opioid use disorder
Official title: Increasing the Capacity of a Community-Based Research Center to Address Opioid Use Disorder and Related Health Inequities in Urban American Indian Communities
Funded at Native American Community Clinic · NIH-11144138 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how the Native American Community Clinic helps urban American Indians dealing with opioid use disorder by combining traditional Indigenous healing practices with modern medicine, and it's all about finding the best ways to support this community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Native American Community Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $549,103 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2DA062972-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11144138 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are urban American Indians who are experiencing opioid use disorder or related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or who do not reside in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capacity of the Native American Community Clinic's CEDAR Center to address opioid use disorder (OUD) among urban American Indians. The project aims to evaluate culturally-centered care models that integrate Indigenous healing practices with Western medicine. By building research capacity and establishing advisory boards, the clinic seeks to create effective interventions tailored to the unique needs of this community. The approach includes a mixed-methods pilot study to gather data and prepare for larger-scale research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and culturally appropriate treatment options for urban American Indians struggling with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown promise in integrating culturally-centered approaches to improve health outcomes in Indigenous populations, suggesting potential for success in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Native American Community Clinic
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stately, Antony — Native American Community Clinic
- Study coordinator: Stately, Antony
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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.