Improving remote treatment for substance use disorders using digital olfactory training
The Development and Evaluation of Enhanced Digital-Chemosensory-Based Olfactory Training for Remote Management of Substance Use Disorders (EDITOR)
This study is testing a new mobile app that helps people with substance use issues, like alcohol and opioids, by offering a special smell training program and tracking their health from home, especially for those in underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Evon Medics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Elkridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873840 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a mobile health platform that offers a culturally-adapted digital olfactory training program for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use. The platform will include sensors to monitor physiological responses related to substance use and withdrawal, allowing for remote management of these conditions. By focusing on underserved populations, particularly African Americans and Hispanic Americans, the project seeks to address barriers to accessing traditional treatment methods, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are experiencing substance use disorders, particularly within African American and Hispanic American communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to smartphones or reliable internet may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel and accessible way for patients to manage their substance use disorders remotely.
How similar studies have performed: While digital therapeutics are emerging, this specific approach combining olfactory training with remote management is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Elkridge, United States
- Evon Medics, LLC — Elkridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nwaokobia, Charles Chiedu — Evon Medics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Nwaokobia, Charles Chiedu
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.