Using mobile technology to understand how emotions affect substance use in trauma-exposed adults
Official title: Leveraging Mobile Technology to Explicate the Role of Emotions in Substance Use Among Trauma-Exposed Community Adults
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10984577 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how feelings can affect substance use in adults who have gone through trauma, using mobile technology to track emotions and behaviors in real-time, so we can better understand what triggers substance use and help those who might be at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,870 |
| NIH project number | 1K23DA059609-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984577 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who have experienced trauma and may struggle with substance use or have PTSD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced trauma or do not engage in substance use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how emotions influence substance use among adults who have experienced trauma. By utilizing mobile technology, the study will collect real-time data on emotional states and substance use behaviors through both self-reports and physiological measurements. This approach aims to provide a deeper understanding of the emotional triggers that may lead to substance use, ultimately helping to identify individuals at risk and inform early intervention strategies. Participants will engage in experience sampling methodology, allowing for a comprehensive view of their daily emotional experiences and substance use patterns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early detection and intervention strategies for substance use among trauma-exposed individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding emotional processes can significantly impact substance use outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schick, Melissa R — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Schick, Melissa R
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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.