A family-based therapy for women with opioid use disorder involved in the justice system
A Unique, Co-Designed Family-Based Therapy for Marginalized Women with Opioid Use Disorder and Justice-Involvement
This study is testing a new therapy made just for women who have faced challenges with opioid use and the justice system, and it involves these women in creating the program to make sure it really helps them; the goal is to see how well this family-focused approach works alongside other treatments to support their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076317 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a unique therapy designed specifically for marginalized women who are dealing with opioid use disorder and have been involved in the justice system. The approach utilizes co-design, meaning that women with lived experiences will actively participate in creating the intervention, ensuring it meets their specific needs. The study aims to assess how acceptable and feasible this family-based therapy is when integrated with existing treatment options. By engaging the community in the research process, the goal is to create a supportive environment that promotes recovery and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who are experiencing opioid use disorder and have had interactions with the justice system.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not involved in the justice system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a tailored therapeutic approach that significantly improves recovery outcomes for women facing opioid use disorder and justice involvement.
How similar studies have performed: While community-based participatory approaches have shown promise in other areas, this specific intervention for women in the sex trade is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murnan, Aaron William — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Murnan, Aaron William
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.