Improving recovery support for young adults with opioid use disorder
Official title: Building a Lasting Foundation to Advance Actionable Research on Recovery Support Services for High RiskIndividuals with Opioid Use Disorder: The Initiative for Justice and Emerging Adult Populations
Funded at Chestnut Health Systems, INC. · NIH-10880667 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help young adults aged 16-25 who are dealing with opioid use issues and are involved with public or justice systems, so they can get the support they need to recover and thrive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chestnut Health Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $488,776 |
| NIH project number | 5R24DA051950-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880667 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 16-25 who are involved with public systems or the justice system and are experiencing opioid use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 16-25 or those not involved with public systems or the justice system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing recovery support services for high-risk young adults aged 16-25 who are involved with public systems or the justice system and struggle with opioid use disorder. It aims to develop actionable research that can lead to better support systems and interventions tailored to these vulnerable populations. By collaborating with communities and utilizing community-based participatory research methods, the project seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals and improve their recovery outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective recovery support services that significantly improve the lives of young adults struggling with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited rigorous research on recovery support services for these populations, the approach of community-based participatory research has shown promise in other areas of public health.
Where this research is happening
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Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheidow, Ashli J — Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Sheidow, Ashli J
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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.