Improving Medicaid treatment for 18–25-year-olds with opioid addiction
Organizational factors associated with quality of care for opioid use disorders among transition-age adults in Medicaid
This project aims to help Medicaid clinics deliver better medication and support to 18–25-year-olds with opioid use disorder by focusing on how clinics are organized.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 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 ID | NIH-11308231 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, the team will examine Medicaid records and treatment programs for young adults ages 18–25 who have opioid use disorder to see how clinic features affect access to and continuation of medication treatment. They will look at factors such as staffing, scheduling, program policies, and use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) over time. The researchers will compare programs and trends to identify organizational practices linked to better treatment starts and retention. Findings will be used to recommend practical changes clinics can make to keep young adults engaged in care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Young adults aged 18–25 with opioid use disorder who are enrolled in Medicaid, especially those starting or struggling to remain on medication treatment, are the ideal group for this work.
Not a fit: People not covered by Medicaid, those outside the 18–25 age range, or those without opioid use disorder are unlikely to be directly included or to see immediate benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead Medicaid programs and clinics to change practices so more young adults start and stay on effective medication treatment, lowering overdose risk and improving recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Medications for opioid use disorder are proven to help patients, but using organizational changes to improve young adult uptake and retention is less tested and this project builds on limited prior evidence.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Neighbors, Charles J — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Neighbors, Charles J
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.