Helping mothers with opioid use disorders improve their parenting and mental health
Postpartum Intervention for Mothers with Opioid Use Disorders - Brain-Behavior Mechanisms
This study is testing a friendly online program called 'Mom Power' to help mothers struggling with opioid use by boosting their parenting skills and mental health, making it easier for them to connect with their kids and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University New York Stony Brook NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stony Brook, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10655295 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a virtual intervention called 'Mom Power' aimed at mothers with opioid use disorders (OUD) to enhance their parenting skills and improve their mental health. The program consists of 13 sessions that address emotional sensitivity and reduce stress and depression, which are common among these mothers. By utilizing brain-behavior mechanisms, the study aims to understand how this intervention can help reduce drug cravings and improve mood. Participants will engage in activities designed to foster better interactions with their children, ultimately aiming to prevent child maltreatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum women who are struggling with opioid use disorders and related mood disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postpartum or do not have opioid use disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and parenting outcomes for mothers with opioid use disorders, benefiting both them and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions for non-OUD mothers have shown success in improving parenting behaviors and mental health, suggesting potential for this approach with OUD mothers.
Where this research is happening
Stony Brook, United States
- State University New York Stony Brook — Stony Brook, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swain, James Edward — State University New York Stony Brook
- Study coordinator: Swain, James Edward
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.