Trauma and Opioid Use Disorder Study
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina are conducting a study to determine if a new therapy for PTSD and opioid use disorder is effective for adults taking medications for opioid use disorder.
Fast Facts
Taking Medications to Help With Opioid Use
Experienced Trauma
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Join research at the Medical University of South Carolina on a new therapy for PTSD and opioid use.
Many people who use opioids have also experienced trauma and symptoms of PTSD. In this research study, we want to test a new talk therapy for people who are trying to manage both opioid use disorder and PTSD. The therapy consists of 10-12 remote or in-person 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 a trauma (such as combat, rape, or assault) and symptoms of PTSD (such as being on guard), you may be eligible to participate.
Our mission is to help those in the community struggling with addiction and PTSD symptoms. We hope that 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 PTSD and opioid use.
Many people who use opioids have also experienced trauma and symptoms of PTSD. In this research study, we want to test a new talk therapy for people who are trying to manage both opioid use disorder and PTSD. The therapy consists of 10-12 remote or in-person 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 a trauma (such as combat, rape, or assault) and symptoms of PTSD (such as being on guard), you may be eligible to participate.
Our mission is to help those in the community struggling with addiction and PTSD symptoms. We hope that the findings of this study might be useful for treating opioid use disorder and improving people’s quality of life.
Additional Information
This study is testing a therapy that may help reduce PTSD symptoms and support recovery in people taking medications for opioid use.
You may qualify for our study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Taking medications to help with opioid use (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone)
- Experience symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Receiving medication for opioid use disorder
- English-speaking
Participants will complete a screening survey and if eligible, a baseline assessment. If the study is a good fit for you, you will be randomly assigned to either group A or group B.
- Group A will receive therapy for 10-12 weeks, complete surveys, and do follow-up surveys at 1, 3 and 6 months after the end of treatment.
- Group B will not receive the therapy, and be asked to complete surveys for 10-12 weeks and then do follow-up surveys at 1, 3 and 6 months.
- Both groups will be compensated for their time.
During the study, participants may also opt to participate in ecological momentary assessments which are surveys completed twice daily on a smartphone. Participants will be paid for all daily surveys as well.
Participants in both groups can receive up to $585.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.