A digital toolkit to help address intimate partner violence in people with opioid use disorder
Official title: A Digital Toolkit to Address Intimate Partner Violence in Opioid Use Disorder
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10987640 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful digital tool to make it easier for clinics to spot and support people dealing with intimate partner violence while they’re getting treatment for opioid use, so they can receive better care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $913,261 |
| NIH project number | 1R61DA061371-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10987640 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with opioid use disorder who may also be experiencing intimate partner violence or related mental health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or are not experiencing intimate partner violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and implement a digital decision-support toolkit designed to improve the screening and referral processes for intimate partner violence (IPV) among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). By conducting stakeholder interviews and utilizing evidence-based care programs, the project seeks to enhance clinic workflows and clinical outcomes in opioid treatment programs. The toolkit will facilitate better identification of IPV and related mental health issues, ultimately aiming to provide more comprehensive care for affected patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and support for patients experiencing intimate partner violence, thereby enhancing their overall health and recovery from opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing evidence for the effectiveness of screening and referral programs in other contexts, this specific approach using a digital toolkit for IPV in opioid treatment settings is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jarnecke, Amber — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Jarnecke, Amber
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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.