WINGS+++: A brief, patient-friendly program to link IPV/PTSD care with opioid treatment for women

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What this research studies

This project tests a 3-session, phone-based screening and referral tool called WINGS+++ that screens for IPV, PTSD, and substance-use needs and connects participants to tailored services. It combines IPV and PTSD screening with an opioid-use disorder referral system and adds peer navigation to help women access care. The study includes an effectiveness-implementation approach to see how well the tool works in real-world clinical settings. If successful, it could make it easier for women to get integrated help for safety, mental health, and substance-use treatment.

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Where this research is happening

• Columbia Univ New York Morningside
  New York, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Goddard-Eckrich, Dawn — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
• Study coordinator: Goddard-Eckrich, Dawn

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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