Creating a smartphone app to help veterans manage opioid use disorder
Developing a Smartphone Application to Support the Functional Needs of Veterans in Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
This study is testing a new mobile app called ACT to RECOVER, which helps veterans struggling with opioid use disorder by using a friendly approach to set and reach personal goals, making support easier to access than traditional therapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Connecticut Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10995723 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile application called ACT to RECOVER, designed to assist veterans dealing with opioid use disorder (OUD) by enhancing their psychosocial functioning. The app will utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a proven therapeutic approach, to help users set and achieve meaningful personal goals. By providing a user-friendly platform, the app aims to offer support that is less resource-intensive than traditional therapy methods, making it more accessible for veterans in medication treatment for OUD. The project will assess the app's acceptability and feasibility among veterans to ensure it meets their needs effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans currently receiving medication treatment for opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those not undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with a valuable tool to improve their recovery journey and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with technology-based interventions for addiction, indicating a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
West Haven, United States
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wolkowicz, Noah Remick — VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Wolkowicz, Noah Remick
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.