Creating a mobile health tool to support individuals with opioid use disorder and PTSD during their transition back to the community.

Development and Evaluation of a Mobile Health Intervention for Co-Morbid Opioid Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder During Community Re-entry

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · NIH-10986679

This study is testing a helpful mobile app designed for people with opioid use disorder and PTSD to support them as they return to everyday life after treatment, making sure they have the resources they need to stay on track and avoid relapse.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (nih funded)
Locations1 site (KINGSTON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10986679 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a mobile health intervention designed to assist individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as they transition back into the community after residential treatment. The approach involves creating a personalized, easily accessible tool that provides ongoing support and resources tailored to the unique needs of these individuals. By utilizing innovative technology, the intervention aims to address the high risk of relapse during this vulnerable period, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective care. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in improving outcomes for patients facing these co-occurring conditions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are in recovery from opioid use disorder and also experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce relapse rates and improve the overall well-being of patients dealing with both opioid use disorder and PTSD.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for substance use disorders, indicating that this approach could be effective for the targeted population.

Where this research is happening

KINGSTON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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Conditions: Disease

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