Improving treatment for addiction and pain through exercise and therapy
Enhancing Exercise and Psychotherapy to Treat Comorbid Addiction and Pain for ImprovingAdherence to Medication Assisted Treatment in Opioid Use Disorders
This study is looking at how combining exercise and therapy can help adults with opioid use disorders and chronic pain stick to their treatment, feel better, and reduce cravings, all while improving their overall health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874582 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing treatment for adults with opioid use disorders who also experience chronic pain. It investigates how combining exercise and psychotherapy can improve adherence to medication-assisted treatment. The approach includes assessing the effects of exercise on reducing cravings and improving mental health, which may help prevent relapse. By engaging in higher intensity exercise, participants may also experience pain relief and improvements in their overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are undergoing treatment for opioid use disorders and also suffer from chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a substance use disorder or chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for individuals struggling with both addiction and chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that exercise can positively impact addiction recovery and pain management, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nock, Nora L. — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Nock, Nora L.
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.