Improving recovery housing for people taking medications for opioid addiction
Enhancing Effectiveness Research on Recovery Housing for Persons Prescribed Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE · NIH-11364516
Trying new ways to help recovery homes better support people taking medications for opioid addiction.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OAKLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11364516 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project builds the tools and partnerships needed to study how recovery housing works for people on medications for opioid use disorder. Researchers will work with recovery homes and treatment programs to collect information on residents' housing stability, treatment retention, and relapse-related outcomes. The project will address barriers such as negative attitudes toward medications and train staff or pilot practices to better support residents on MOUD. Findings will be used to create practical guidance so recovery homes can more safely and effectively support people in medication-based recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with opioid use disorder who are prescribed medications like buprenorphine or methadone and who need or want recovery housing.
Not a fit: People without opioid addiction, not taking MOUD, or not seeking recovery housing are unlikely to see direct benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could make recovery homes more welcoming and effective for people on medications for opioid addiction, lowering relapse risk and improving housing stability.
How similar studies have performed: Some research shows recovery housing helps people in recovery generally, but studies focused specifically on residents using MOUD are limited and this area is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
OAKLAND, UNITED STATES
- PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE — OAKLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MERICLE, AMY ADALE — PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: MERICLE, AMY ADALE
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.