Using mobile health tools to help manage opioid use disorder
Official title: mHealth for Patient Self-Management of Opioid Use Disorder
Funded at Biomedical Development Corporation · NIH-10681354 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new mobile app called KIOS that helps people with opioid use disorder manage their cravings, mood, and pain by giving them personalized support and feedback to improve their recovery journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biomedical Development Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 14, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $685,922 |
| NIH project number | 5R42DA054881-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10681354 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are seeking effective management strategies for their condition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not interested in using mobile health technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health platform called KIOS to assist individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) in managing their symptoms and recovery. The platform utilizes nonlinear control theory to track various symptoms such as cravings, mood, and pain, providing personalized feedback tailored to each patient's unique situation. By integrating medication-assisted treatment with behavioral therapy, KIOS aims to enhance the effectiveness of existing treatment methods and improve patient outcomes. The approach emphasizes real-time support and intervention based on individual patient data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a personalized tool to better manage their opioid use disorder and improve their chances of recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for substance use disorders, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Biomedical Development Corporation
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Potter, Jennifer Sharpe — Biomedical Development Corporation
- Study coordinator: Potter, Jennifer Sharpe
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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.