Therapy for Trauma & Opioid Use
Research Study
Dr. Tanya Saraiya at the Medical University of South Carolina is studying a new therapy for trauma and Opioid Use Disorder. We are looking for participants who have experienced a trauma, such as combat, rape, or assault, and who are taking medication to help their opioid use.
Fast Facts
Experienced Trauma and Struggling with Opioid Use
18-70 Years Old
Compensation Provided
Conducted in South Carolina or Remotely
Study Background
Join research at the Medical University of South Carolina on a new therapy for trauma and opioid use.
Many people who use opioids have also experienced trauma during their lives, and many with opioid use disorder also suffer from PTSD. In this research study, we want to test a therapy intervention designed for people who are trying to manage both opioid use disorder and PTSD.
The intervention being tested consists of 10-16 remote or in-person therapy sessions with 3 follow up appointments. If you are currently using medication for opioid use (such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone) and you have experienced trauma (such as combat, rape, or assault), you may be eligible to participate.
Our mission is to help those in the community struggling with addiction and trauma, with a goal to especially reach out to minoritized populations. We hope that eventually, the findings of this study might be useful for treating opioid use disorder and improving people’s quality of life.
Study Background
Join research at the Medical University of South Carolina on a new therapy for trauma and opioid use.
Many people who use opioids have also experienced trauma during their lives, and many with opioid use disorder also suffer from PTSD. In this research study, we want to test a therapy intervention designed for people who are trying to manage both opioid use disorder and PTSD.
The intervention being tested consists of 10-16 remote or in-person therapy sessions with 3 follow up appointments. If you are currently using medication for opioid use (such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone) and you have experienced trauma (such as combat, rape, or assault), you may be eligible to participate.
Our mission is to help those in the community struggling with addiction and trauma, with a goal to especially reach out to minoritized populations. We hope that eventually, the findings of this study might be useful for treating opioid use disorder and improving people’s quality of life.
Additional Information
The goal of this study is to design and test an integrated psychotherapy treatment for individuals with co-occurring PTSD and opioid use who are taking medications for opioid use.
You may qualify for our study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-70 years old
- Struggling with opioid use
- Stabilized on a medication for opioid use (e.g., buprenorphine, methadone, vivitrol, suboxone) for at least 1 month
- PTSD symptoms
- English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unstable psychiatric conditions
- Major or unstable medical conditions
- Currently in an evidence-based treatment for PTSD or Opioid Use Disorder outside of MOUD
If eligible, participation includes a baseline session, 10-16 remote or in-person therapy sessions, and follow-up sessions after 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. During the study, participants may also opt to participate in ecological momentary assessments, which are surveys completed twice daily on a smartphone.
As a participant, you can receive up to $555, as well as reimbursement for transportation costs.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
