New therapy aims to help mothers in recovery connect with their kids

NCT ID NCT07168642

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a therapy called Mothering from the Inside Out (MIO) for mothers recovering from substance use disorders. The goal is to help them build stronger relationships with their young children and reduce parenting stress. Researchers will enroll 200 mothers from outpatient treatment programs and measure changes in parenting skills and mother-child interactions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mothering from the Inside Out (MIO) psychotherapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a proven therapy to help mothers in recovery improve their relationships with their children and reduce parenting stress.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial testing real-world effectiveness, so results may vary across settings. The therapy requires commitment and may not work for everyone.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baystate Medical Center
RECRUITING

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01199, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.