Mobile health support for people with opioid use disorder and PTSD after residential treatment
Official title: Development and Evaluation of a Mobile Health Intervention for Co-Morbid Opioid Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder During Community Re-entry
Funded at University of Rhode Island · NIH-11454643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A mobile health tool will help adults with opioid use disorder and PTSD stay connected to support after they leave residential treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $827,584 |
| NIH project number | 4R33DA061335-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11454643 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (21+ years) with opioid use disorder who have recently completed residential treatment and are entering the community.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not yet ready to engage with digital health tools or without access to a smartphone may receive limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to provide a rigorously developed mobile health program that delivers ongoing PTSD and opioid-use support during the crucial first weeks after residential OUD treatment. It focuses on individualized, scalable care to help people engage with resources, manage triggers, and maintain progress during community re-entry. The approach emphasizes user-friendly, accessible digital support that can reach diverse populations and reduce barriers to continuing care. участ
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could reduce relapse risk and improve mental health support for people re-entering the community after residential OUD treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Prior digital health interventions show promise in sustaining recovery; this study advances a tailored, PTSD-focused approach for OUD during transition.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiss, Nicole Holland — University of Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Weiss, Nicole Holland
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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.