Preventing opioid misuse among young adults in emergency departments
Optimized Interventions to Prevent Opioid Use Disorder among Adolescents and Young Adults in the Emergency Department
This study is looking at ways to help young people aged 16 to 30 who might be misusing opioids when they visit the emergency room, by finding simple and effective ways to support them right when they need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10212539 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising issue of opioid misuse and opioid use disorders among adolescents and young adults aged 16 to 30. It aims to implement and evaluate interventions in emergency departments, where young adults often seek care and may be at risk for opioid misuse. The study will explore how to effectively extend brief interventions to maximize their impact while ensuring they are easy to implement in healthcare settings. By identifying at-risk individuals during emergency visits, the research seeks to alter their risk trajectories and improve health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 16 to 30 who are at risk for opioid misuse or have had recent encounters with opioids.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 16 to 30 or those who do not engage with emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of opioid misuse and related disorders among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with brief interventions in emergency departments, indicating potential for success with similar approaches.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Walton, Maureen a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Walton, Maureen 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.