Tracking social factors affecting veterans' health and support needs
Official title: Surveillance of Modifiable Social Determinants of Health for Prioritizing Wraparound Supports
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-10747464 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like job and housing problems affect the health and treatment of veterans dealing with both mental health issues and opioid use, so we can find better ways to support them and help them get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1I01HX003711-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10747464 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans involved in Veterans Treatment Courts who are experiencing co-occurring mental health and opioid use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have co-occurring mental health and opioid use disorders or are not involved in Veterans Treatment Courts may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how various social factors, such as job and housing insecurity, impact the health and treatment engagement of veterans with co-occurring mental health and opioid use disorders. By identifying and monitoring these modifiable social determinants of health, the study aims to prioritize wraparound support services that can help veterans access necessary treatments and reduce their risk of opioid overdose. The approach involves a multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to implement a comprehensive intervention that addresses multiple barriers faced by veterans. This initiative is particularly relevant for those involved in Veterans Treatment Courts, where many veterans struggle with these issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment engagement and reduced overdose risk for veterans facing significant social challenges.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly improve treatment outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders, suggesting a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yu, Hong — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Yu, Hong
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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.