Helping adolescents with opioid use disorder stick to their treatment
Official title: Expanding the Youth Opioid Recovery Support (YORS) Intervention for MOUD adherence to adolescents with OUD
Funded at Maryland Treatment Centers, INC. · NIH-11055197 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help teenagers aged 12 to 20 who are dealing with opioid use disorder by improving a program called Youth Opioid Recovery Support, making it easier for them and their families to get the help they need to stay on track and avoid relapse.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland Treatment Centers, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $576,675 |
| NIH project number | 1R34DA062260-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055197 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are struggling with opioid use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not have opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving treatment adherence for adolescents struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) by expanding a successful intervention called Youth Opioid Recovery Support (YORS). The approach includes family involvement, assertive outreach, and low-barrier access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), specifically targeting adolescents aged 12 to 20. The study aims to adapt the YORS intervention to better serve this younger population, including those from Spanish-speaking families. By enhancing support and access, the research seeks to reduce relapse rates and improve overall treatment outcomes for adolescents with OUD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment adherence and recovery outcomes for adolescents with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions for young adults, indicating potential for positive outcomes in adolescents as well.
Where this research is happening
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Maryland Treatment Centers, INC.
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wenzel, Kevin R. — Maryland Treatment Centers, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wenzel, Kevin R.
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.