Improving mental health treatment for opioid addiction in Ukraine
Official title: Integrating Treatment for Mental Disorders in Methadone Clinics in Ukraine
Funded at Ukrainian Institute on Public Health Policy · NIH-10415055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve mental health care for people in Ukraine who are getting treatment for opioid addiction, like methadone or buprenorphine, by helping them get better support for depression and other mental health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ukrainian Institute on Public Health Policy NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kyiv, UKRAINE) |
| Project start | July 1, 2018 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $441,439 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA045384-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10415055 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in Ukraine who are receiving opioid agonist therapy and have co-occurring mental health disorders, particularly depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving opioid agonist therapy or do not have co-occurring mental health disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the treatment of mental health disorders among patients receiving opioid agonist therapies, such as methadone and buprenorphine, in Ukraine. It aims to address the barriers that prevent patients from receiving comprehensive care for co-occurring psychiatric disorders, particularly depression. By implementing a modified Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (mSBIRT) approach, the study seeks to improve the diagnosis and treatment of depression in these patients, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. The research will involve collaboration between addiction specialists and psychiatrists to create a more integrated care model.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and overall well-being of patients undergoing treatment for opioid addiction.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that integrated treatment approaches for mental health and substance use disorders can lead to improved patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Ukrainian Institute on Public Health Policy
Kyiv, Ukraine Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dvoriak, Sergii — Ukrainian Institute on Public Health Policy
- Study coordinator: Dvoriak, Sergii
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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.