Improving care transitions for patients with opioid use disorder
Official title: Beyond Treatment Initiation: Enhancing Opioid Use Disorder Care Transitions Across Health System Touchpoints
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11041130 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help people with opioid use disorder get the best support when they leave the hospital, making sure they start their medication while they're there and continue their care afterward to stay safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $179,898 |
| NIH project number | 5K01DA055758-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11041130 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are receiving treatment in emergency departments or hospitals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with opioid use disorder or those who are not engaged in acute care settings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the transition of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) from hospital settings to community-based treatment. It aims to identify effective strategies for initiating medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during hospital stays and ensuring continuity of care after discharge. By examining the interactions between acute care settings and community resources, the research seeks to improve patient engagement in ongoing treatment and reduce the risk of overdose. The approach includes evaluating various transition strategies to determine which are most successful in supporting patients post-hospitalization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to and continuity of care for patients with opioid use disorder, ultimately reducing overdose risks and enhancing health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in initiating MOUD in hospital settings, but this specific focus on transition strategies is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krawczyk, Noa — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Krawczyk, Noa
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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.