Improving recovery and well-being for American Indians with opioid use disorder
Changing our paths: Well-being and recovery among American Indians with opioid use disorder
This study is looking at how American Indians in Minnesota can get better help for opioid use disorder by combining their cultural practices with medication-assisted treatment, and it aims to find out what helps or hinders their recovery journey by working closely with the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10866431 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by American Indians in Minnesota who are dealing with opioid use disorder (OUD). It aims to explore how cultural practices can be integrated into medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to improve recovery outcomes. By partnering with a tribal nation, the project will assess barriers and facilitators to treatment and identify ways to enhance engagement in care. The research employs community-based participatory methods to ensure that the voices of the community are central to the findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are American Indians in Minnesota who are struggling with opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as American Indian or who are not experiencing opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for American Indians suffering from opioid use disorder, ultimately reducing overdose rates and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can improve treatment outcomes for minority populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenfield, Brenna — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Greenfield, Brenna
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.