Which opioid policies work best for different people and places
Optimal Methods for Estimating Policy Effect Heterogeneity in Opioid Policy Research
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RAND CORPORATION · NIH-11125941
This project develops methods to compare how different opioid policies affect communities and people with opioid use disorder across the United States.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RAND CORPORATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11125941 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From my perspective as someone affected by opioid policy, the team will build a clear classification system (a taxonomy) to describe and organize the many opioid-related policies passed at different levels of government. They will map existing data resources into that taxonomy to see what policy information exists and where gaps remain. Using approaches from implementation science and legal epidemiology, they will improve how policy data are collected and reported so researchers and policymakers can make better comparisons. The work focuses on methods and data infrastructure rather than enrolling patients in a clinical trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with opioid use disorder, their families, and community organizations affected by opioid policies are the primary groups who could benefit from the findings of this work.
Not a fit: Individuals seeking immediate medical treatment or clinical care are unlikely to receive direct personal benefit because this project focuses on policy data methods rather than clinical services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help policymakers choose and tailor policies that reduce overdoses and expand access to treatment for different communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous policy research has linked certain laws to changes in prescribing and overdose trends, but this project is novel in creating a unified taxonomy and systematically mapping policy data resources.
Where this research is happening
SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES
- RAND CORPORATION — SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GRIFFIN, BETH ANN — RAND CORPORATION
- Study coordinator: GRIFFIN, BETH ANN
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 below.