Improving language skills in children of parents with substance use disorders
Official title: Evidence-based intervention enhancements to reduce language delays and disorders among children of parents with substance use disorders
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11048337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $743,412 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DC022028-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11048337 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who have parents with substance use disorders and are at risk for language delays.
✕Less likely to help
Children who do not have parents with substance use disorders or who do not exhibit language delays may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
-
University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Anda, Stephanie — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: De Anda, Stephanie
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Resource center supporting parents with substance use challenges
A community-driven resource center will work with parents who use substances to create parenting-friendly supports and reduce barriers to treatment.
-
Helping children of parents with substance use disorders improve early language skills
This project looks at whether adding one-on-one parent coaching to group language programs helps infants and young children of parents with substance use disorders build stronger early language skills.
-
Supporting parents with substance use disorders through community engagement
This study is all about helping parents who struggle with substance use by creating a support center that listens to their needs and challenges, so they can get the treatment they deserve while still being great caregivers.
-
Improving contraception decisions for women with substance use disorders after childbirth
A patient-centered decision tool called MyPath aims to help postpartum women with substance use disorders choose and keep effective contraception after giving birth.
-
Transforming prison care for HIV, HIV risk, and substance use disorders
A patient-friendly look at improving HIV care and prevention for people in state prisons, especially where substance use is common.
-
Genetic factors behind alcohol and opioid use disorders and depression in veterans
A study using genetic data from veterans to understand how genes contribute to co-occurring alcohol use, prescription opioid use, and depression.
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.