Improving screening and management of substance use disorders in primary care.

The STop UNhealthy Substance Use Now Trial (STUN II)

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10928217

This study is looking at ways to help doctors in primary care better screen for and manage substance use issues, so that patients can get the support and treatment they need more easily.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10928217 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates how to enhance the screening and management of substance use disorders (SUDs) in primary care settings. It aims to implement effective strategies, such as practice facilitation and learning collaboratives, to help primary care practices adopt evidence-based interventions for SUDs. By enrolling 48 primary care practices, the study will compare different approaches to determine which is most effective in improving patient outcomes related to unhealthy substance use. Patients may benefit from improved access to screening and treatment options for SUDs as a result of this research.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals seeking help for substance use issues or those at risk of developing substance use disorders.

Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing substance use issues or do not have access to primary care services may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and management of substance use disorders, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing structured screening and management protocols in primary care can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes for substance use disorders.

Where this research is happening

Columbus, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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