SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS

This study tests a program called Just Care for Families for 266 parents in rural Oregon who are involved with child welfare and have used opioids or meth. The program combines substance use treatment, mental health support, parenting training, and help with basic needs like hous…

This study looks at how to bring the Just Care for Families program to more counties in Oregon. The program helps parents who misuse opioids or stimulants by offering support to reduce drug use and improve family outcomes, like keeping children safely at home. Researchers will te…

This study tests whether a skin patch containing rotigotine, a drug already approved for Parkinson's disease, can help people with cocaine use disorder use less cocaine and improve their thinking skills. About 40 adults will receive either the rotigotine patch or a placebo patch,…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people in addiction treatment stay on track by catching early signs of relapse. About 150 adults with substance use disorders will either receive standard care or standard care plus the app. Researchers will use urine and breath …

This study tests whether a trained peer recovery specialist can help people in underserved rural areas stick with their medication for opioid use disorder and cut down on using other drugs. The program uses a technique called behavioral activation, which encourages positive activ…

This study looks at how well three different treatment approaches help veterans with alcohol or drug problems. About 195 veterans staying at a VA psychiatric unit will take part. They may receive a six-session recovery program, a home telehealth service for up to three months, or…

This study is testing whether adding a family advocate to a proven parenting program can help prevent substance use and reduce childhood trauma in 36 communities. About 360 families with at least one adult caregiver and one adolescent will take part. The goal is to see if the ext…

This study tests two approaches—mindfulness training and patient-centered pain management visits—to help adults with chronic pain who have been taking opioids for at least three months. The goal is to reduce pain, improve quality of life, and lower the risk of opioid misuse. Abou…

This study tests a 3-session program called Omnis Salutis for recent veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance use. The program teaches veterans about whole health and how to communicate their needs to doctors and loved ones. Researchers want to see if it improves soc…

This study aims to build a large data repository by collecting smartphone data and daily surveys from 10,000 adults who use alcohol or drugs. Participants use an app that tracks phone activity and location, and answer questions about mood and substance use. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at whether doulas who receive extra training in supporting mental health (called PMADs) can help pregnant women in rural Montana feel more confident, supported, and less depressed or anxious. About 75 pregnant women will be split into three groups: one with a reg…

This study aims to help leaders in Oregon—like health officials, community groups, and policymakers—use up-to-date data to make better choices about substance use services. The goal is to improve how resources are allocated to prevent overdoses and support treatment. About 341 de…

This study looks at whether a special counseling style called Motivational Interviewing, used during the first visit, helps adults with substance use problems show up for and complete their treatment program. About 150 people seeking outpatient addiction treatment will take part.…

This study tests a training program called First Face for Mental Health in seven Tribal Nations. About 1,000 community members aged 14 and older will take part. Half get the training right away, the other half wait six months. Researchers will compare surveys to see if the traini…

This study looks at whether alcohol, drugs, or pain medicine given before hospital arrival changes how doctors decide on surgery for people with penetrating belly injuries. Researchers will follow 363 patients at two trauma centers in Colombia, comparing those who had these subst…