Tailored services and childcare for pregnant women in opioid use disorder treatment
Official title: Multilevel Predicators of Tailored Services and Childcare for Pregnant Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-11392700 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national study looks at how pregnancy-focused addiction treatment programs can improve access to medications, childcare, and support for pregnant or new mothers with opioid use disorder.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $176,557 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM156684-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392700 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant or postpartum women with opioid use disorder seeking integrated care, including MOUD and childcare support.
✕Less likely to help
The findings may not directly benefit individuals if they live in areas with little to no MOUD facilities or if policies remain unchanged.
What this research studies
This project explores how treatment centers can better serve pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder by integrating addiction care with obstetric services and offering childcare. Researchers will map where facilities are located, examine how state policies and neighborhood factors influence access, and identify barriers that rural areas face in providing medications for OUD. The goal is to inform policy changes and program designs that help more women receive coordinated, timely care for themselves and their babies. The study uses national data to describe current access and to pinpoint opportunities for policy and system improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to more accessible, woman-centered treatment options that improve outcomes for mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research shows that integrated, family-friendly treatment models can improve access and outcomes for women with OUD, though gaps remain in rural areas.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pro, George — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Pro, George
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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.