Improving opioid treatment for women transitioning from jail to community
Kentucky Women's Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (WJCOIN)
This study is looking at how to better help women in the justice system who are struggling with opioid use by using new telehealth methods, with or without support from peer navigators, to see if these approaches can help them start and stick with their treatment, ultimately aiming to reduce the chances of relapse and overdose.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10616702 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the opioid crisis, particularly its impact on women who are involved in the justice system. It aims to enhance the initiation and maintenance of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) through innovative telehealth approaches, with or without the support of peer navigators. The study will involve a hybrid effectiveness and implementation trial across multiple sites, comparing the new telehealth model to standard services. By targeting high-risk women transitioning from jail to the community, the research seeks to reduce opioid relapse and overdose rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who are justice-involved and transitioning from jail to community settings, particularly those at high risk for opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the justice system or do not have opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to life-saving opioid treatments for women, ultimately reducing overdose deaths.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using telehealth for substance use treatment, indicating potential success for this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staton, Michele — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Staton, Michele
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.