Improving language skills in children of parents with substance use disorders
Evidence-based intervention enhancements to reduce language delays and disorders among children of parents with substance use disorders
This study is looking at how to help young kids, ages 0-11, whose parents have trouble with substance use, by providing group support and personalized help to improve their language skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11048337 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on children aged 0-11 whose parents struggle with substance use disorders, as they are at a higher risk for language delays. The project aims to enhance access to early interventions by implementing group-based services within existing substance use disorder treatment settings. By partnering with culturally-responsive service providers, the research seeks to improve language outcomes through both group interventions and individualized parent support. The goal is to address the disparities in language development faced by these children and evaluate the effectiveness of different intervention approaches.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who have parents with substance use disorders and are at risk for language delays.
Not a fit: Children who do not have parents with substance use disorders or who do not exhibit language delays may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve language development and academic achievement in children of parents with substance use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been successful interventions for language delays in other populations, this specific approach targeting children of parents with substance use disorders is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- University of Oregon — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Anda, Stephanie — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: De Anda, Stephanie
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.