Improving parenting for pregnant women with opioid use disorder
Promoting positive parenting among pregnant women with opioid use disorder
This study is looking to help pregnant women who are dealing with opioid use disorder by providing support and resources to improve their parenting skills and overall well-being during pregnancy, so they can have a healthier start for themselves and their babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11047681 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance parenting outcomes for pregnant women struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) by adapting an established intervention known as the Family Check-Up (FCU). The project will address the unique psychosocial challenges these women face, such as mental health issues and relationship difficulties, which can affect their caregiving abilities. By utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods, the research seeks to implement this intervention during pregnancy, a critical time for engaging women in treatment and recovery. The goal is to prevent parenting challenges before the child is born and to support mothers in their recovery journey.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are experiencing opioid use disorder and are seeking support for their parenting skills.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting skills and better outcomes for children born to mothers with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar parenting interventions, but this approach specifically targets pregnant women with OUD, making it a novel application.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guyon-Harris, Katherine — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Guyon-Harris, Katherine
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.