Improving supervision strategies for substance use disorder treatment programs
Official title: Developing and Piloting a Supervision Strategy for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-11135496 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to support counselors who help people with addiction, aiming to make their jobs easier and improve the care you receive in treatment programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $214,616 |
| NIH project number | 5R34DA060419-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11135496 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are receiving treatment for substance use disorders in community programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently engaged in substance use disorder treatment programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of supervision in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs, which are crucial for helping individuals struggling with addiction. The project aims to develop and test evidence-based supervision strategies that can support counselors in these programs, addressing issues like burnout and high turnover rates. By implementing structured supervision practices, the research seeks to improve the effectiveness of treatment services and ultimately enhance client outcomes. Participants will be involved in assessing the feasibility and acceptability of these new strategies within community SUD programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders by enhancing the quality of care provided by counselors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in child welfare settings has shown that evidence-based supervision strategies can significantly improve leadership and client outcomes, suggesting potential success for similar approaches in SUD treatment.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baloh, Jure — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Baloh, Jure
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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.