The University of Rochester received a $404,646 Project Grant award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (CFDA 93.279 - Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs) to conduct a study titled "Addressing Perceived Social Isolation as a Novel Therapeutic Target Among Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Using Telehealth CBT." This 5-year grant, which began on July 1, 2024, aims to assess the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention delivered via telehealth to decrease perceived social isolation and opioid use among individuals with OUD. The study will randomize participants into three arms: (A) therapist-delivered CBT for perceived social isolation, (B) therapist-delivered health education, and (C) self-guided health education. Outcomes will be measured at multiple time points up to 6 months post-treatment. The Medical University of South Carolina and The Ohio State University are sub-awardees on this grant, contributing their expertise in related research areas.
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