Combining treatments for opioid addiction and PTSD
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This study is working on a new therapy to help people who are dealing with both opioid addiction and PTSD, making it more effective by getting input from patients and doctors before testing it out to see if it works better than regular medication.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11179556 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a new treatment approach for individuals struggling with both opioid use disorder (OUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The project will modify an existing behavioral therapy called COPE to better suit the needs of patients with these co-occurring conditions. It will involve gathering feedback from both patients and healthcare providers to refine the treatment, followed by a small trial to assess its effectiveness compared to standard medication treatments for OUD. Ultimately, the goal is to improve recovery outcomes for patients facing these dual challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with both opioid use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or PTSD may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment options for patients dealing with both opioid addiction and PTSD.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically combining treatments for OUD and PTSD, the approach of integrating behavioral therapies with medication has shown promise in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saraiya, Tanya Chandresh — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Saraiya, Tanya Chandresh
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.