Northeast CTN Node: Translating Community Research into Better Substance Use Care
Official title: Northeast Node of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN-0157, -0158)
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-11607239 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide clinical network in the Northeast is testing real-world ways to prevent and treat substance use disorders using digital tools, AI, and collaborative care across rural communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2015 |
| Project end | February 29, 2032 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,635,670 |
| NIH project number | 3UG1DA040309-12S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11607239 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with substance use disorders or at risk for SUDs who receive care in participating community and clinical settings in the Northeast study region.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in non-participating regions or those not eligible for specific trials may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project is a renewal of a regional hub that partners with community clinics, hospitals, policymakers, and payors to run multi-site trials on substance use disorder prevention and treatment. It emphasizes digital health, data analytics, and AI-enhanced strategies to improve care delivery, effectiveness, and implementation in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Researchers work with community representatives, health systems, and stakeholders to test approaches that could be adopted broadly in real-world settings. The work builds on prior CTN experience to accelerate translation from research to practice while addressing rural health challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with substance use disorders could receive more effective, accessible, and personalized care through smarter digital tools and better-integrated community-based services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CTN efforts have demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness of multi-site trials and community-informed approaches in improving SUD care, with mixed but promising translation to practice.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marsch, Lisa a. — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Marsch, Lisa a.
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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.