Parenting support for pregnant people with opioid use disorder
Promoting positive parenting among pregnant women with opioid use disorder
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-11311340
This project adapts a proven parenting program to help pregnant people with opioid use disorder build parenting skills and support from pregnancy into early parenthood.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11311340 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be invited to share your experiences so the team can tailor the Family Check-Up parenting program for pregnant people with opioid use disorder. The researchers will use interviews and surveys to learn about common challenges like mental health and relationships and then pilot the adapted program during pregnancy. The pilot will test delivering the program while people are engaged in OUD treatment and may continue into the postpartum period. The goal is to make a parenting program that fits the needs and schedules of pregnant people in recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Pregnant people with opioid use disorder, especially those in their second or third trimester and willing to take part in interviews and program sessions, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not pregnant, do not have opioid use disorder, or who only need medical management without parenting support may not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help pregnant people with OUD feel more confident in parenting, reduce stress, and support healthier outcomes for their babies.
How similar studies have performed: The Family Check-Up has shown benefits for parenting and child outcomes in other groups, but adapting it specifically for pregnant people with opioid use disorder is a new approach.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GUYON-HARRIS, KATHERINE — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: GUYON-HARRIS, KATHERINE
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.