Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 11323183
Improving access to opioid use disorder treatment among marginalized patients with a tailored telehealth intervention
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania
Award Amount
$194,940.00
Ceiling
$194,940.00
Awarded
April 08, 2026
Identifier
11323183
This award funds a project by the University of Pennsylvania to develop and pilot a telehealth intervention to improve opioid use disorder treatment access among marginalized populations, supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Description
The project aims to develop and test a telehealth intervention for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment delivery, focusing on marginalized populations. The award is from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The project includes developing a telehealth model in partnership with Prevention Point Philadelphia. The project emphasizes stakeholder engagement, intervention development, and pilot testing. The project aligns with strategic objectives to leverage technology, reduce disparities, and address real-world complexities of substance use.