Improving recovery support for people with opioid use disorder
Advancing the science on recovery community centers to support persons treated with medications for opioid use disorder
This study is looking at how recovery community centers can better support people recovering from opioid use disorder by finding new ways to help them connect with others and improve their lives, like offering education, job training, and housing assistance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10835963 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing recovery community centers that support individuals treated with medications for opioid use disorder (OUD). It aims to identify and develop additional recovery support services that can help individuals build social networks and improve their quality of life. By examining the role of these centers, the research seeks to understand how they can provide essential resources like education, job training, and housing opportunities. The methodology includes systematic research to evaluate the effectiveness of these centers in promoting long-term recovery and reducing relapse rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are receiving medication-assisted treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently receiving treatment for opioid use disorder or those who do not have access to recovery community centers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and recovery outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary evidence suggests that recovery community centers have been beneficial for individuals with opioid use disorder, although systematic research on their effectiveness is limited.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoeppner, Bettina B. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hoeppner, Bettina B.
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.