A smartphone app that detects opioid use through voice analysis.

Software as a Medical Device for detecting opioid use through voice.

['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] · TENVOS INC. · NIH-10916742

This study is creating a friendly app that lets people check their opioid use from home using their voice, making it easier to stay on track with treatment without needing to go to a clinic.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_SBIR_1']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorTENVOS INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (West Sacramento, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10916742 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research develops a software application that allows patients to test for opioid use from home using voice analysis technology. By integrating this tool into a smartphone app, patients can send their results directly to their healthcare providers without needing to visit a clinic. This approach aims to improve patient retention in treatment programs for opioid use disorder by reducing barriers to compliance, such as the need for in-person drug testing. The app is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, making it easier for patients to manage their treatment.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are currently in or seeking treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to smartphones or are not comfortable using technology may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance access to opioid use disorder treatment and improve patient outcomes by facilitating remote monitoring.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using technology for remote monitoring in addiction treatment, indicating that this approach could be effective.

Where this research is happening

West Sacramento, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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