Real World Adoption of an Opioid Use Disorder Digital Health Tool for Teens
Official title: Real World Adoption of an OUD Digital Health Therapeutic
Funded at Biomedical Development Corporation · NIH-11417309 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A teen-focused digital health tool helps manage opioid use disorder symptoms and recovery by delivering personalized, real-time guidance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biomedical Development Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,721,119 |
| NIH project number | 5R44DA059017-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417309 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Teens and young adolescents with opioid use disorder who are receiving or seeking MOUD and related behavioral support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in MOUD or not engaged in treatment may see limited benefit from this digital tool.
What this research studies
This project aims to bring a digital health therapeutic, KIOS, into real-world use for adolescents with opioid use disorder, building on an existing phase of development and aiming for FDA device clearance. It will track symptoms like cravings, mood, and pain to tailor interventions to each patient’s current situation. The team will study how the tool performs in everyday clinical and community settings, focusing on how patients, families, and clinicians use it and how it fits into usual care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, teens with OUD could experience better symptom control and greater engagement in treatment through a personalized digital support tool.
How similar studies have gone: Previous digital health tools for OUD show promise, but this project emphasizes individualized feedback and real-world adoption, which remains relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Biomedical Development Corporation
San Antonio, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siegel, Gregg — Biomedical Development Corporation
- Study coordinator: Siegel, Gregg
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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.