Helping Veterans improve their lives during early buprenorphine treatment
Official title: A Brief Values Intervention to Support Veterans in Early Buprenorphine Treatment
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-11175276 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful program for Veterans who are starting treatment for opioid use disorder with buprenorphine, focusing on improving their relationships and community connections to support their recovery journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX003789-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11175276 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are beginning treatment with buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those who are not currently undergoing buprenorphine treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a brief, values-based intervention aimed at supporting Veterans with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) during their early treatment with buprenorphine. The approach emphasizes enhancing interpersonal functioning and community integration, which are crucial for recovery. By conducting stakeholder interviews with Veterans, the research aims to create a manual that guides the intervention, ensuring it addresses the unique challenges faced by this population. The goal is to complement medication treatment by providing behavioral support that fosters recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery outcomes for Veterans undergoing buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that behavioral interventions can enhance treatment outcomes for addiction, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ameral, Victoria — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ameral, Victoria
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.