Current Research Studies
Project TOARS
Trauma | Opioid Misuse
Who: Adults (18+) who have experienced a traumatic event at some point in their lifetime and have used opioids (e.g., heroin, prescription pain pills, fentanyl) in the past 30 days
Time Involved: Two visits and 30 days of daily surveys on a phone app
Compensation: Yes
MATPharm
OUD and Pharmacy | OUD Care Innovations
Who: Over 18 -Prescribed buprenorphine/Suboxone or naltrexone/Vivitrol or are interested in starting buprenorphine/Suboxone -live in Rhode Island
Time Involved: 2 visits with study team, 3 months
Compensation: Yes
CoMBAT Opioid Use Disorder
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Counseling, Engagement in Care
Who: 18 years of age or older Live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island Currently taking Methadone or Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex, Zubsolv) Currently struggling to attend medication visits or take medications daily
Time Involved: 6 months
Compensation: Yes
Development of a Text Message Delivered Intervention to Promote Engagement in Medication Assisted Treatment among the Criminal
OUD, criminal justice, MOUD, digital health
Who: Inclusion criteria include: age 18+ years of age; history of DSM-5 Opioid Use Disorder; history of engaging in MAT at RIDOC; and released from jail/prison within the past year. Exclusion criteria include: Not fluent in English; limited mental capacity or inability to provide informed consent.
Time Involved: 1 visit
Compensation:
