Promoting Retention in Opioid Treatment for Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence with PTSD

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What this research studies

This project adapts proven PTSD-focused therapies for women facing ongoing IPV while receiving medication for opioid use disorder. It uses a stepped-care model to deliver Present-Centered Therapy+ (PCT+) and HOPE in MOUD settings, starting with accessible treatment and escalating as needed. The goal is to reduce PTSD-related impairment and improve MOUD retention by addressing current stressors and trauma in a safe, supportive way. Treatments are designed to be delivered by nonclinical staff or Master’s level therapists within real-world clinics. The study will measure PTSD symptoms, functioning, and treatment adherence to determine if the approach improves outcomes for women with co-occurring OUD, IPV, and PTSD.

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Where this research is happening

• Yale University
  New Haven, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Sullivan, Tami P — Yale University
• Study coordinator: Sullivan, Tami P

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About this research

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