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Share Your Impact Story at the next D&I Conference (Dec 14-17, 2025) – Deadline to submit is June 15!
The 18th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination & Implementation (D&I) in Health planning committee is excited to announce a special call for stories describing how D&I science led to measurable and sustained health benefits, service delivery improvements, economic reforms, or policy change. The “D&I Impact Stories at Work” plenary session provides a space to share these stories in a lightning-round panel session, followed by a moderated discussion. Respond to this call today for the opportunity to share a success story in front of an engaged network of D&I Science professionals this December! The deadline for submissions for this plenary session is June 15, 2025 (5pm ET). (Note that this is separate from the Science of D&I Conference call for abstracts.) Submissions for this plenary session should report impacts in at least one of these areas: Submit your story here! Deadline: June 15, 2025 (5pm ET). Posted on May 29, 2025.
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CTN T&I SIG: Recording available! Implementation of ED-Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
In this webinar for the CTN Translation & Implementation SIG this month, Gail D’Onofrio, MD, MS, and David A. Fiellin, MD, shared their study approach and results for CTN-0069: Opioid Use Disorder in the ED (Project ED Health), as well as considerations for integrating implementation outcome evaluations in efficacy/effectiveness protocols. Find the recording here! Posted May 27, 2025.
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New SAMHSA Award for Dissemination & Implementation Center (Western States Node)
Mark McGovern, PhD, of the CTN Western States Node, and his Dissemination and Implementation Center at Stanford recently received a new SAMHSA grant: POPULATION HEALTH: New Tools and Resources for Improving CareThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has launched the Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) to help providers implement effective, high-quality mental health services. Housed at the Stanford Center for Dissemination and Implementation, the center has partnered with five biregional hubs to identify and develop resources and support organizations to prepare for, implement, and sustain effective mental health programs and practices. CMHIS offers support in measuring patient progress over time, using data to improve service delivery, marketing programs and services, and much more. Congratulations to Dr. McGovern and the CDI! Posted on May 23, 2025
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CTN Quarterly Steering Committee Meeting, June 10, 2025 (1:00-4:15pm ET)
The Center for the Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is hosting a virtual Quarterly Steering Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:15 p.m. Eastern. Register for the meeting | View the agenda Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the meeting and an option to download a calendar invitation. Please note: The event platform has changed from Zoom to Teams. Please register for the meeting early as it can take up to five minutes for the system to recognize a new registration and allow access to the meeting. If you have any questions about the meeting logistics, please contact CTNSupport@sdsolutionsllc.com. Individuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreting and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Sean Randol at (202) 258-3638 or srandol@sdsolutionsllc.com or through the Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339). Requests should be made at least five business days in advance of the event.
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New in the Library (May-June 2025)
Here are the latest items added to the CTN Dissemination Library for May – June 2025 (this post will be updated as new items come in): “I Don’t Tell Anyone I Have Them”: Experiences with Opioid Stigma from the Perspective of Survivors Living with Chronic Cancer-Related Pain and Clinicians that Care for Them. Bell SG, et al. Journal of Pain 2025;32:105411. (CTN-0115) Posted on May 19, 2025.
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New in the Library (April – May 2025)
Here are the latest items added to the CTN Dissemination Library for April – May 2025 (this post will be updated as new items come in): Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Injectable Extended-Release Naltrexone and Injectable Extended-Release Buprenorphine for Cocaine Use Disorder (CURB-2): Study Rationale and Design. Trivedi MH, et al. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2025;154:107954. (CTN-0109) Identifying Alcohol Use Disorder and Problem Use in Adult Primary Care Patients: Comparison of the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Medication and Other Substance (TAPS) Tool with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Consumption Items (AUDIT-C). Adam A, et al. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2025 (in press). (CTN-0059) Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Stimulant Use Disorders (STIMULUS): Protocol for a Multi-Site, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Atoui Z, et al. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2025;20:40. (CTN-0108) Impact of Recent Stimulant Use on Treatment Outcomes Amongst Individuals Initiating Medications for Opioid Use Disorders: Secondary Analysis of a Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial. Coles C, et al. Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports 2025;15:100330. (CTN-0027) Exploring the Impact of Reduction in Methamphetamine Use on Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women: Findings from the ADAPT- 2 Trial. Okafor CN, et al. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 2025 (in press). (CTN-0068) Posted April 24, 2025. Updated May 15, 2025.
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News from the Appalachian Node
CTN-0115: The patient stigma manuscript was accepted for publication by the Journal of Pain: Bell, S.G., Hamm, M., Wasilewski, J., Wasilko, R., Olejniczak, D., Subramaniam, G.A., Liebschutz, J.M., Bulls, H.W. (2025) “They feel punished for their pain:” Experiences with opioid stigma from the perspective of survivors living with chronic cancer-related pain and clinicians that care for them. Journal of Pain, accepted for publication. WVU affiliated sites continue to have strong recruitment in both CTN-0100 (only 4 more slot open for recruitment) and CTN-0102-XR. Posted on May 14, 2025.
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News from the New York Node: Dr. Ned Nunes Receives Award
Dr. Ned Nunes, has been awarded the prestigious R. Brinkley Smithers Distinguished Scientist Award at ASAM in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field. This award honors individuals whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of prevention and treatment of substance use disorders. Ned’s groundbreaking research, unwavering commitment to scientific excellence, and dedication to collaboration make him a truly deserving recipient. Please join us in congratulating Ned on this well-earned recognition! For more information about Dr. Nunes’ award and other awardees, visit the ASAM Awards & Scholarships site! Posted on May 13, 2025.
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News from the NorthStar Node
After 11 years as NorthStar node coordinator, Nate Tessum has moved to a new career opportunity at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. We are thankful for all of the work Nate has done getting the node up and running and through so many important CTN studies. We wish him the best of luck and are grateful to know that he is just down the street with one of our node partners. We look forward to new opportunities to work with him in his new capacity. Posted May 13, 2025.
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Prenatal Action for Taking Healthy Steps (PATHS) Toolkit: Spanish Materials Now Available!
The Prenatal Action for Taking Healthy Steps (PATHS) toolkit, developed out of protocol CTN-0080-A3 (led by the Ohio Valley Node), offers evidence-based educational resources about the use of medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) during and after pregnancy. The collection of resources was already available in two formats: one for general English speakers and another version adapted to be culturally and linguistically appropriate for American Indians & Alaska Natives. Now, added just last week, materials are now also available in Spanish! Resources include: Check out the complete PATHS Toolkit here! Posted on May 9, 2025
