Systematic Patient-centered Care for Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care
Official title: Systematic Implementation of Patient-centered Care for Alcohol Use Trial: Beyond Referral to Treatment
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11481373 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pragmatic study in Kaiser Permanente primary care clinics tests two ways to help patients with alcohol use disorder use shared decision-making to start treatment and reduce drinking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $161,930 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AA031231-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11481373 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with active AUD seen in Kaiser Permanente Washington primary care clinics who are open to shared decision-making and treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not seeking or willing to engage in AUD treatment may see limited personal benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests two practical approaches added to usual care to help primary care patients with alcohol use disorder engage in treatment and reduce drinking over time. It is conducted across 25 Kaiser Permanente Washington clinics and compares a primary care–focused strategy and a centralized outreach strategy to usual care. The goal is to see if these approaches increase treatment engagement within a year and reduce alcohol use over two years, while fitting smoothly into real-world clinic workflows. Participants are adults with AUD who receive care in these clinics and may be offered shared decision-making and outreach support. The study emphasizes real-world implementation and patient preferences, aiming to make evidence-based care more accessible in primary care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience easier access to AUD treatment and reduced drinking, improving overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show that structured shared decision-making and targeted outreach can improve treatment engagement in primary care settings, though results vary by implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bradley, Katharine Anthony — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Bradley, Katharine Anthony
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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.