Creating a digital tool to support recovery from substance use disorder
Official title: Research and Engagement on Substance use Harnessing Awareness and Personalized Education (RESHAPE)
Funded at Evidation Health, INC. · NIH-11055951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online platform for people dealing with substance use issues, offering personalized support and resources to improve their health and well-being while tackling challenges like housing and food insecurity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Evidation Health, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Menlo Park, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2025 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $304,023 |
| NIH project number | 1R44DA062284-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055951 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with suspected or self-reported substance use disorder who face health-related social needs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have substance use disorder or do not face significant health-related social needs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to develop a digital platform that addresses the social and health-related needs of individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). The platform will provide personalized education and resources to improve well-being and self-efficacy, helping users navigate barriers such as housing instability and food insecurity. By focusing on health engagement through self-reflection and education, the initiative seeks to enhance physical and emotional health, ultimately supporting recovery from SUD. The approach involves formative research and large-scale deployment to ensure accessibility and effectiveness for those in need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower individuals with substance use disorder to overcome barriers to recovery and improve their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using digital interventions to support recovery from substance use disorders, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Evidation Health, INC.
Menlo Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jain, Monika — Evidation Health, INC.
- Study coordinator: Jain, Monika
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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.