Linking opioid use disorder treatment at STD clinics using buprenorphine
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Linkage at STD Clinics using Buprenorphine (OUTLAST-B)
This study is looking at the best ways to help people with opioid use disorder get the treatment they need when they visit public STD clinics, by trying out different methods to see which one helps them start and stick with their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Friends Research Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10771093 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to improve access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) among patients visiting public STD clinics. It compares three different approaches: standard care, referral assistance through a Patient Navigator, and a combination of referral assistance with immediate access to buprenorphine treatment. The goal is to determine which method is most effective in helping patients enter and stay in OUD treatment. By focusing on high-risk populations in these clinics, the research aims to address a critical public health issue.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals seeking services at public STD clinics who are struggling with opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not seeking treatment for opioid use disorder or who do not visit STD clinics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of patients receiving effective treatment for opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating substance use treatment into primary care settings can be effective, suggesting potential success for this approach in STD clinics.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Friends Research Institute, INC. — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gryczynski, Jan — Friends Research Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gryczynski, Jan
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.