Support services for individuals recovering from opioid use disorder
Official title: Peer Recovery Support Services for individuals in Recovery Residences on MOUD
Funded at Maryland Treatment Centers, INC. · NIH-10589601 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how having support from people who have been through similar struggles can help folks stick with their medication for opioid use disorder and stay on the path to recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland Treatment Centers, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $769,020 |
| NIH project number | 1R34DA057627-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10589601 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals currently in recovery from opioid use disorder who are receiving medication-assisted treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently engaged in treatment for opioid use disorder or those who do not wish to participate in peer support services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the adherence and retention of individuals undergoing medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) by implementing peer recovery support services and recovery residences. The approach involves providing coaching, mentoring, and education from peers who have experienced substance use disorder themselves, creating a supportive environment for recovery. The intervention aims to address barriers that lead to high dropout rates from MOUD, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and reducing the risk of relapse and overdose.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the chances of recovery for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder by enhancing their adherence to treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that peer support services can be effective in improving treatment adherence and outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Maryland Treatment Centers, INC.
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fishman, Marc — Maryland Treatment Centers, INC.
- Study coordinator: Fishman, Marc
Related research
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A community treatment model to help young adults with opioid use disorder stick to their medication
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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.