Reducing parental substance use and boosting family health in rural Ohio families
Official title: Reducing parental substance use, improving child health outcomes, and enhancing family resilience among rural families through Ohio START (Sobriety, Treatment, and Reducing Trauma)
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11408548 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A rural-focused program helps parents with substance use access treatment and supports families to improve child health and resilience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $638,250 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD119145-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408548 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Families with a child aged 0-11 years involved with child welfare and where a parent has a SUD in rural Ohio.
✕Less likely to help
Families without access to local services or those not engaged with child welfare may see limited benefits.
What this research studies
This project partners with child welfare and behavioral health services to connect parents to treatment near where they live and regularly go. It uses family peer mentors with lived recovery experience to help parents stay engaged in treatment and recovery communities. The approach aims to improve health outcomes for children and strengthen family functioning in rural settings over several years. The study will track routes to care, engagement with services, and changes in family well-being to identify what works best in rural communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families in rural areas could experience better access to treatment, stronger parenting, and improved health and stability for children.
How similar studies have gone: Prior programs show that family-centered approaches with peer support can improve engagement and outcomes, though rural-specific effectiveness needs confirmation.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yoon, Susan H. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Yoon, Susan H.
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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.