Helping women with opioid use disorder who face intimate partner violence and PTSD
Official title: Promoting Retention in Opioid Treatment among Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: A Novel Stepped Care Model Targeting PTSD
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10812139 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new support program for women dealing with opioid use disorder, intimate partner violence, and post-traumatic stress disorder, aiming to help them feel better and stick with their treatment by offering special therapy sessions in a caring setting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,271,474 |
| NIH project number | 1R61DA059895-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10812139 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women with opioid use disorder who have experienced intimate partner violence and exhibit symptoms of PTSD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or who are not experiencing intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new care model to support women with opioid use disorder (OUD) who are also experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The approach integrates two evidence-based therapies, Present-Centered Therapy+ (PCT+) and Helping to Overcome PTSD through Empowerment (HOPE), to address the unique challenges these women face. The goal is to improve treatment retention and overall mental health by providing tailored support that acknowledges their ongoing trauma. Participants will receive therapy sessions delivered by trained professionals in a supportive environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and treatment outcomes for women facing the dual challenges of opioid use disorder and intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with integrated interventions for other health conditions, but this specific approach targeting IPV and PTSD in women with OUD is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sullivan, Tami P — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Sullivan, Tami P
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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.