Team-based care for pregnant women with opioid use disorder in rural clinics
Official title: Impact of healthcare delivery models for pregnant women with opioid use disorder
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11454658 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A team-based care model is being adapted for rural obstetric settings to help pregnant women with opioid use disorder start and continue medications and improve health outcomes for them and their babies.
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, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,053,970 |
| NIH project number | 4R33DA061377-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11454658 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant women with opioid use disorder receiving care at participating rural obstetric sites in Northwest Pennsylvania.
✕Less likely to help
Pregnant women without OUD or those not engaged with any MOUD approach may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a rural-adapted, team-based healthcare delivery approach for pregnant women with opioid use disorder. It will be conducted across three obstetric sites in Northwest Pennsylvania to see if the model increases initiation and ongoing use of medications for OUD and improves related health outcomes. The study uses a non-randomized, Type 1 hybrid design to examine both implementation and effects in real-world settings. By focusing on non-tertiary and rural clinics, the research aims to broaden access to MOUD and address co-occurring mental health needs. Results will guide how rural obstetric services can integrate comprehensive care for mothers and their children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the model could improve MOUD uptake and maternal-child health outcomes in rural settings.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies suggest team-based approaches can improve care coordination, but adaptation to rural obstetric settings remains to be proven.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krans, Elizabeth E — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Krans, Elizabeth E
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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.