Support network for emerging adults recovering from opioid use
Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research (CHEARR)
Building coordinated programs to help 16–25 year-olds on medications for opioid use disorder stay in recovery and regain stability in their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11364672 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you are 16–25 and taking or recently took medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), this project brings together clinics, community centers, and researchers to learn what recovery support actually helps you. The hub will gather real-world information about housing, education, mental health, and other needs, and use that information to develop and roll out youth-focused continuing care and recovery services. It will collect feedback from young people in recovery and from providers to shape practical supports that match this age group's life transitions. The goal is to connect you with better, more relevant follow-up care after stabilization on medication.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Young people ages 16–25 who are currently taking or recently took medications for opioid use disorder and are interested in recovery supports or sharing their experiences.
Not a fit: People older than 25, those without an opioid use disorder, or those not interested in continuing-care programs are unlikely to benefit directly from this hub's work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to better continuing-care programs that help young people stay on medications, reduce relapse, and improve mental health, housing, and education outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Some continuing-care programs for adults have reduced relapse, but tailored research and high-quality evidence for 16–25 year-olds are limited, so this project addresses a clear gap.
Where this research is happening
Farmington, United States
- University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt — Farmington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zajac, Kristyn — University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
- Study coordinator: Zajac, Kristyn
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.