Personalized Methadone Care: Shared Decisions in Opioid Treatment Programs
Official title: PeRsOnlized MethadOne TrEatment (PROMOTE) by implementing shared decision making
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11419183 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project to help people with opioid use disorder get methadone treatment that fits their preferences by supporting clinicians with tools to share decisions and tailor dosing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $457,267 |
| NIH project number | 5R61DA063659-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419183 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with opioid use disorder receiving methadone treatment at participating OTPs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in programs that do not implement SDM strategies may not experience the intended improvements.
What this research studies
This project aims to make methadone treatment more person-centered in OTPs by using a bundle of preparation, implementation, and sustainment strategies to support shared decision making between patients and clinicians. It will test how these strategies affect everyday clinical practice, patient satisfaction, and treatment retention in a real-world setting. The study uses a hybrid type 3 design to evaluate both how well SDM is implemented and its real-world impact on outcomes. The work will involve collaboration with clinics to adapt workflows and measure changes in decision-sharing, dosing flexibility, and clinician Burnout.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience more personalized care, better satisfaction, and improved retention in methadone treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests that patient-provider decision making can improve satisfaction and engagement in treatment, though implementation strategies need further validation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Joudrey, Paul J — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Joudrey, Paul J
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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.