Helping mothers with substance use disorders improve parenting skills
A Type I Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of "Mothering from the Inside Out" (MIO)
This study is testing a special program called 'Mothering from the Inside Out' to help mothers dealing with substance use issues better understand their feelings and their children's needs, so they can strengthen their relationship and feel less stressed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baystate Medical Center, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10803061 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a unique parenting intervention called 'Mothering from the Inside Out' (MIO) designed specifically for mothers struggling with substance use disorders. The program aims to enhance mothers' ability to reflect on their emotions and understand their children's needs, ultimately improving the mother-child relationship. By addressing the challenges these mothers face, the intervention seeks to reduce maternal distress and the risk of relapse into substance use. The study will explore how effectively this program can be implemented in community settings, particularly by treatment counselors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers with substance use disorders who are seeking treatment and have children aged 0 to 11 years.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have substance use disorders or those whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve parenting outcomes for mothers with substance use disorders, leading to better emotional and developmental support for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous trials of the MIO intervention have shown promising results, but this particular implementation approach is being tested for the first time in community settings.
Where this research is happening
Springfield, United States
- Baystate Medical Center, INC. — Springfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peacock-Chambers, Elizabeth — Baystate Medical Center, INC.
- Study coordinator: Peacock-Chambers, Elizabeth
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.