Group care for infants of mothers with opioid use disorder
Group well child care intervention for infants of mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder
This study is looking to help mothers with opioid use disorder and their babies by creating a new way for them to get care together, where they can spend more time with doctors and learn from each other in a supportive setting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10767333 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the well-being of infants whose mothers are undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) by developing a group model of well child care. Instead of traditional short pediatric visits, this approach involves longer, facilitated sessions where mothers and their infants can learn from each other and receive more personalized care from pediatricians. The program is designed to be trauma-informed and tailored specifically for the needs of opioid-exposed infants, fostering a supportive environment for both mothers and their children. By embedding this model within existing maternal OUD treatment programs, the research seeks to enhance maternal engagement and address the complex healthcare needs of this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder and their infants.
Not a fit: Patients who are not mothers with opioid use disorder or their infants may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for infants of mothers with opioid use disorder by providing more effective and supportive care.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, there is limited existing research specifically on group well child care for this population, indicating a novel exploration in this area.
Where this research is happening
Wilmington, United States
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware — Wilmington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goyal, Neera — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
- Study coordinator: Goyal, Neera
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.