Using mindfulness to improve treatment for opioid use disorder in those with childhood trauma
Improving Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Retention Outcomes Using Mindfulness in Childhood Trauma Survivors
This study is looking at how mindfulness training delivered through technology can help people with opioid use disorder who have gone through childhood trauma, aiming to improve their emotional well-being and support their recovery journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11083044 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing mindfulness-based interventions to help individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) who have experienced childhood trauma. The approach involves using technology to deliver mindfulness training, which aims to enhance emotional regulation and improve treatment retention. By studying the relationship between childhood trauma and treatment outcomes, the research seeks to identify biological markers that may indicate how trauma affects recovery. Participants will engage in mindfulness practices designed to support their recovery journey and improve their overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with opioid use disorder who have experienced adverse childhood events.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of childhood trauma or who do not struggle with opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for individuals with opioid use disorder who have a history of childhood trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mindfulness interventions for addiction treatment, suggesting that this approach could be beneficial for the target population.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meadows, Amy Lynn — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Meadows, Amy Lynn
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.