Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research (CHEARR)
Funded at University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt · NIH-11399017 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national research hub is being created to better understand and improve long-term recovery for 16- to 25-year-olds with opioid use disorder, focusing on ongoing support after starting medications for OUD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $566,207 |
| NIH project number | 5R24DA057632-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399017 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Emerging adults aged 16-25 who have experienced MOUD treatment for opioid use disorder and are engaged in recovery or ongoing care.
✕Less likely to help
Young people outside the 16-25 age range or those not in MOUD-related recovery may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to gather and share knowledge about recovery needs after MOUD stabilization for emerging adults. It will examine real-world recovery support services, continuing care, and factors like housing, education, and relationships that influence flourishing. Researchers will collaborate with clinicians, communities, and participants to identify effective recovery strategies and measures that reflect what matters to young people in recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to improved continuing care and support services that help emerging adults stay in recovery and achieve long-term well-being.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited high-quality evidence on recovery support tailored to emerging adults, making this an area with substantial potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
Farmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zajac, Kristyn — University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
- Study coordinator: Zajac, Kristyn
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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.