Creating a device that uses AI to help diagnose and treat opioid use disorder.
Official title: Development of an AI-empowered device that utilizes multimodal data-visualization to aid in the diagnosis, and treatment, of OUD
Funded at Wavi Company · NIH-10683816 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use device that uses smart technology to help doctors better understand and treat people with opioid use disorder by looking at how their thinking skills change during recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wavi Company NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Englewood, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $319,080 |
| NIH project number | 1R44DA058431-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10683816 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are seeking rehabilitation treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not engaged in rehabilitation programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an AI-powered device that combines various data visualization techniques to improve the diagnosis and treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). By utilizing cognitive tests alongside traditional assessments, the project aims to identify cognitive changes in patients, which can lead to better treatment outcomes. The device will be tested in collaboration with multiple rehabilitation clinics, gathering data to refine its algorithms and enhance its effectiveness. The goal is to create a user-friendly platform that provides quick, cost-effective, and objective measures to support rehabilitation efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for patients with opioid use disorder, potentially reducing relapse rates.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using cognitive assessments and technology to improve treatment outcomes for addiction, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Wavi Company
Englewood, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oakley, David — Wavi Company
- Study coordinator: Oakley, David
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.