Pre-Pilot (R61) WINGS+++: mHealth to Improve MOUD Uptake in Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and PTSD

Summary

The goal of this pre-pilot for the clinical trial is to develop a mobile health (mHealth) program called WINGS+++ can help women with opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders who have experienced intimate partner violence. The pre-pilot study will take place in Orange County, New York with n=7 women. .

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Does WINGS+++ lower non-prescription opioid and other drug use in women?
2. Does WINGS+++ help connect women to treatment for substance use, intimate partner violence, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Researchers will compare WINGS+++ to standard care to see if WINGS+++ works better to lower drug use and link women to helpful services.

WINGS+++ is a 3-session program on a mobile device that:

* Screens for intimate partner violence, PTSD, and substance use
* Offers brief support and referrals based on each woman's needs and preferences
* Connects women to a peer navigator who helps link them to services

Participants will:

* Take part in only the WINGS+++ program for the pre-pilot
* Answer survey questions about drug use, intimate partner violence, and PTSD symptoms
* Provide biological samples (such as urine or hair) to check for drug use
* Share information about the services they have used

Conditions

• Opioid-Related Disorders
• Substance-Related Disorders
• Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
• Domestic Violence
• Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pre-Pilot WINGS++++

Pre-Pilot WINGS+++ Intervention (3 sessions) After completing the baseline survey, they will participate in the three-session WINGS+++ program using a tablet, computer, or smartphone. The sessions include educational videos, interactive exercises, safety planning tools, and activities designed to address intimate partner violence, trauma symptoms, and substance use. Work with a Community Health Advocate (Peer Navigator) who will help set goals and connect you to services such as MOUD treatment, harm reduction services, mental health services, and intimate partner violence services.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

  collaborator NIH

• City University of New York

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Pennsylvania

  collaborator OTHER

• Dawn A. Goddard-Eckrich

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Louisa Gilbert, PhD · Columbia University

• Nabila El-Bassel, PhD · Columbia University

• Dawn A Goddard-Eckrich, EdD · Columbia University

Study Design

Allocation

NA

Purpose

SCREENING

Masking

NONE

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-04-21

Primary Completion

2027-08-27

Completion

2027-08-31

Countries

• United States

Study Locations