Improving Opioid Use Disorder Care with Patient Feedback
Patient Reported Outcome Measures to Individualize Treatment And Improve ReteNtion (ReTAIN) program in primary care-based OUD treatment
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11136239
This project aims to create and test a new program that uses patient feedback to make opioid use disorder treatment more personal and help people stay in care longer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11136239 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people with opioid use disorder receive effective care in primary care, but it can be hard to stay in treatment. This project will develop a new program called ReTAIN, which stands for "Patient Reported Outcome Measures to Individualize Treatment And Improve ReteNtion." ReTAIN will gather feedback directly from patients about their treatment experience and progress. This feedback will help doctors tailor care to each person's needs, making treatment more effective and helping patients continue their journey to recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults aged 21 and older receiving buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder in primary care settings, particularly those in Federally-Qualified Health Centers, would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients not currently receiving buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder or those under 21 years old would not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help more people with opioid use disorder stay in treatment, leading to better long-term recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While using patient feedback to guide treatment is a recommended practice, implementing and maintaining such programs specifically for opioid use disorder in primary care settings is a new area of focus.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PYTELL, JARRATT — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: PYTELL, JARRATT
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.