New strategy aims to keep opioid treatment on track after jail release
NCT ID NCT06593353
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a health system strategy called SAIA to improve care for people with opioid use disorder as they leave jail and connect to community clinics. Researchers will work with jail and clinic staff to identify bottlenecks and improve treatment continuity. The study involves over 4,000 adults leaving King County jails who are on medication for opioid use disorder. The goal is to see if this approach increases the number of people who link to care within 30 days and stay in treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) – a strategy using data and team meetings to improve care processes
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show a practical way to help more people stay in opioid treatment after leaving jail, reducing relapse and overdose risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is an implementation study, not a drug trial. Success depends on clinic staff adopting the strategy, and results may vary across different settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Washington
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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