Helping mothers with substance use disorders manage recovery and parenting using technology

P.A.R.E.N.T.S.S Project - Parents Adopting Recovery-management through Enhanced New Technology for Self-care and Support (for Mothers)

NIH-funded research University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-11076227

This study is creating a helpful online program for mothers who are dealing with opioid use during pregnancy and after giving birth, aiming to support them with parenting and recovery resources to improve their health and their baby's health.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Columbia, United States)
Project IDNIH-11076227 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on supporting mothers with opioid use disorders (OUD) during pregnancy and after childbirth by developing a digital technology program tailored to their needs. It aims to address the unique challenges these mothers face, such as stigma, legal concerns, and access to resources. Through community engagement, the project will customize an evidence-based self-management recovery program that provides accessible parenting and recovery resources. The goal is to improve both maternal and infant health outcomes by enhancing recovery management and parenting skills.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant or postpartum women with opioid use disorders who are seeking support for recovery and parenting.

Not a fit: Patients who are not mothers or who do not have substance use disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide mothers with OUD the tools and support they need to improve their recovery and parenting, ultimately benefiting both them and their children.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using technology-based interventions for substance use recovery, indicating potential for this approach to be effective.

Where this research is happening

Columbia, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome VirusAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virusaddictive disorder
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