Sharing Information and Involving Patients in Substance Use Care
Official title: Dissemination and Stakeholder Engagement Core
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-11128722 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project brings together patients, families, and professionals to help share the best ways to prevent and treat opioid and other substance use disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Mason University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2019 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $490,302 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDA050097-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11128722 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This project is primarily for individuals with lived experience of opioid or other substance use disorders, their loved ones, and those with experience in the criminal legal system who wish to contribute to improving care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not interested in participating in advisory boards, training, or sharing their experiences may not directly benefit from this specific engagement project.
What this research studies
This project aims to make sure that the voices of patients and their loved ones, especially those with experience in the criminal legal system, are heard when developing and sharing new treatments for opioid and other substance use disorders. We want to involve these important partners in creating and spreading effective prevention and treatment methods for these conditions and overdose risks. This includes setting up a "Lived Experience Board" and offering training and webinars to help everyone understand and use the latest research findings. Our goal is to improve how effective care reaches those who need it most.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and patient-centered prevention and treatment services for opioid and other substance use disorders, particularly for individuals with criminal legal system involvement.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this core is unique in its comprehensive stakeholder engagement, the concept of involving patient voices in healthcare improvement has shown success in other areas.
Where this research is happening
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George Mason University
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nickel, Jessica Hulsey — George Mason University
- Study coordinator: Nickel, Jessica Hulsey
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.