A digital tool to support recovery from substance use disorder
Official title: RAE cHealth: A digital community support tool to promote recovery from substance use disorder
Funded at Continueyou, LLC · NIH-10857244 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new app and wearable device that helps people recovering from substance use disorder by tracking their stress and cravings, while also connecting them with support and resources, especially for those facing challenges in accessing digital health tools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Continueyou, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Castle, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $862,744 |
| NIH project number | 5R44DA056162-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10857244 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with substance use disorder who are seeking recovery support and may face digital inequities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in recovery from substance use disorder or do not have access to the necessary technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research develops the RAE cHealth platform, which includes a wearable sensor and a smartphone app designed to help individuals recovering from substance use disorder. The app will analyze physiological data to identify stress and cravings while also collecting user-driven information about social factors affecting recovery. It aims to enhance peer support through constant communication options, including telehealth, and will be tested with participants to ensure usability and effectiveness. The project will also assess the current barriers to digital health use among individuals with socioeconomic disadvantages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a valuable tool for individuals recovering from substance use disorder, enhancing their recovery experience and support.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in digital health interventions for substance use disorder have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Continueyou, LLC
New Castle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reinhardt, Megan Rois — Continueyou, LLC
- Study coordinator: Reinhardt, Megan Rois
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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.