Improving treatment for adolescents with opioid use disorder in primary care settings
Workforce and System Change to Treat Adolescent Opioid Use Disorder within Integrated Pediatric Primary Care
This study is looking to improve how we help teenagers dealing with opioid use problems by bringing in behavioral health specialists to work alongside their regular doctors, making it easier for them to get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11146202 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the treatment of adolescents struggling with opioid use disorder by integrating behavioral health specialists into pediatric primary care. It addresses the urgent need for effective assessment and treatment services, especially as overdose deaths among youth rise due to fentanyl contamination in illicit substances. By training primary care providers and creating collaborative care models, the project seeks to improve access to necessary treatment for young patients. The approach involves working closely with experts and local stakeholders to develop and implement these integrated care models.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents under 21 years old who are experiencing substance use disorders or occasional opioid use.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not have any substance use issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce overdose deaths among adolescents by improving access to effective treatment for substance use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated care models can be effective in treating substance use disorders, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach in adolescent care.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hulvershorn, Leslie a. — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Hulvershorn, Leslie a.
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.