Integrating HIV prevention services into care for people with opioid use disorder
Official title: A multidisciplinary approach to integrate HIV prevention services into clinical care settings for people with opioid use disorder
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-11030519 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make it easier for people with opioid use disorder to get HIV prevention services, like testing and medication, by bringing these services into places they already visit for healthcare, like emergency rooms and clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $596,306 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA059503-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11030519 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are at risk for HIV infection.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or are not at risk for HIV infection may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve access to HIV prevention services for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) by integrating these services into existing healthcare settings such as emergency departments and primary care clinics. The project will assess current healthcare utilization patterns and identify barriers to accessing HIV prevention, including screening and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). By employing a multidisciplinary approach, the research seeks to develop innovative strategies to engage patients with OUD in necessary HIV prevention services, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence of HIV among this high-risk population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the availability and uptake of HIV prevention services for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in integrating health services for at-risk populations, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tao, Jun — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Tao, Jun
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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.