Combining recovery coaching and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with opioid use disorder
Development of an integrated intervention involving recovery coaching and cognitive behavioral therapy for opioid use disorder
This study is exploring a new way to help people with opioid use disorder by combining recovery coaching with therapy, aiming to make treatments like buprenorphine work better and support your journey to recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10590299 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to treating opioid use disorder (OUD) by integrating recovery coaching with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of medications like buprenorphine, which are commonly used to treat OUD, by addressing the psychological and behavioral aspects of addiction. Patients will receive personalized coaching and therapy to improve their treatment retention and overall recovery outcomes. The study aims to evaluate whether this combined intervention can lead to better adherence to medication and reduced substance use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are currently receiving or are eligible for medication-assisted treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with opioid use disorder or those who are not seeking treatment for substance use issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment outcomes for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with web-based cognitive behavioral therapy as an adjunct to medication for opioid use disorder, indicating potential for success with this integrated approach.
Where this research is happening
Clemson, United States
- Clemson University — Clemson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Litwin, Alain Harris — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Litwin, Alain Harris
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.