Connecting Loved Ones to Support and Empower Recovery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study refines and tests the KulaMind-Recovery platform, an AI-powered online program designed to improve healthy family and social network behaviors and self-regulation skills among loved ones of people in recovery. The program includes online skill-building modules, educational content, on-demand text-based coaching, and one-on-one video sessions, plus access to a peer forum. The aim is to strengthen social support networks surrounding individuals with SUDs while reducing barriers to delivering evidence-based support. Eligible participants include adults in recovery who nominate a willing loved one to participate, and loved ones who have regular device access and consent to participate. Conducted at Rhode Island Hospital, the study explores feasibility, engagement, and potential impact of this scalable, mHealth approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria for Individuals in Recovery:

* 18+
* have met criteria for a substance use disorder (with or without concomitant alcohol use disorder) in the past 24 months
* have taken steps in the past 12 months to quit using drugs, cut down on drug use, or change the way in which they use drugs in order to improve the quality of their lives
* willing to nominate a loved one to receive KulaMind-Recovery
* have a loved one who is willing to participate in the study
* able to understand and speak English and provide written and verbal consent

Inclusion Criteria for Loved Ones:

* 18+
* have a sustained relationship with the individual in recovery and are perceived to be an important person in the individual in recovery's life
* do not provide professional substance use disorder-related services to the individual in recovery
* have regular access to a device to engaged with KulaMind-Recovery
* able to understand and speak English and provide written and verbal informed consent
* do not endorse current (past month) suicidality

Where it's running

• Rhode Island Hospital
  Providence, Rhode Island, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Susan Ramsey — Rhode Island Hospital
• Study coordinator: Susan Ramsey, PhD
• Email: sramsey@brownhealth.org
• Phone: 401-444-7831

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.