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 type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TENVOS INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (West Sacramento, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-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
- TENVOS INC. — West Sacramento, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SEIILOVA-OLSON, RIMA — TENVOS INC.
- Study coordinator: SEIILOVA-OLSON, RIMA
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.
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