A community treatment model to help young adults with opioid use disorder stick to their medication
The Youth Opioid Recovery Support (YORS) Intervention: An assertive community treatment model for improving medication adherence in young adults with opioid use disorder
This study is all about helping young adults with opioid use disorder stick to their medication by using a friendly support system that includes home delivery, family involvement, and fun incentives to keep them engaged and motivated in their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland Treatment Centers, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10467167 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving medication adherence among young adults struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) through a community-based intervention called the Youth Opioid Recovery Support (YORS) model. The approach includes home delivery of medication, family involvement in treatment planning, and active communication through text and social media to keep patients engaged. Additionally, it incorporates incentives to encourage adherence to medication. The goal is to address the unique challenges faced by young adults in accessing and sticking to their treatment plans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-30 who are struggling with opioid use disorder and have difficulties adhering to their treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not young adults or those who do not have opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment outcomes for young adults with opioid use disorder by enhancing their adherence to medication.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results with similar community-based interventions aimed at improving medication adherence in young populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Maryland Treatment Centers, INC. — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fishman, Marc — Maryland Treatment Centers, INC.
- Study coordinator: Fishman, Marc
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.