Jail telehealth program aims to keep women off opioids after release
NCT ID NCT04069624
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether offering medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) via telehealth to women in jail helps them start treatment after release. 900 women across 9 Kentucky jails took part. Some also got a peer navigator for support. The goal was to see if these services increase treatment initiation and reduce relapse.
What this could mean
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Active substance
medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) via telehealth
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more women leaving jail start and stay on opioid treatment, reducing relapse and return to custody.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all settings. The intervention relies on jail resources and participant willingness, which can vary.
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Locations
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Grant County Detention Center
Williamstown, Kentucky, 41097, United States
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Grayson County Detention Center
Leitchfield, Kentucky, 42754, United States
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Hardin County Detention Center
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Harlan County Detention Center
Harlan, Kentucky, 40828, United States
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Henderson County Detention Center
Henderson, Kentucky, 42420, United States
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Laurel County Correctional Center
London, Kentucky, 40741, United States
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Marion County Detention Center
Lebanon, Kentucky, 40033, United States
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Pike County Detention Center
Pikeville, Kentucky, 41501, United States
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Shelby County Detention Center
Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40065, United States