Understanding parenting challenges among women who use opioids

Prevention Research Center: Parenting Among Women Who Are Opioid Users

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF OREGON · NIH-10677555

This study looks at how using opioids affects moms and their relationships with their kids, and it aims to find helpful ways to support families by reducing opioid use and improving parenting skills.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF OREGON (nih funded)
Locations1 site (EUGENE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10677555 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the impact of opioid use on parenting among women, particularly focusing on how it affects their relationships with their children and the overall development of their kids. The study aims to identify effective strategies to reduce opioid misuse in this population by exploring family-focused treatment approaches. By gathering data and insights, the research seeks to fill the knowledge gap regarding the effects of maternal opioid use on child development and parenting skills. The ultimate goal is to develop scalable interventions that can support both mothers and their children.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who are opioid users and are currently parenting children aged 0-11 years.

Not a fit: Patients who do not use opioids or are not involved in parenting may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting practices and healthier developmental outcomes for children of mothers who use opioids.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that family-focused treatment approaches can be effective, but this specific area of study is still developing and may offer novel insights.

Where this research is happening

EUGENE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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