Connecting Loved Ones to Support and Empowering Recovery
Harnessing mHealth to Support Loved Ones of Individuals in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
Rhode Island Hospital
60 participants
Jul 17, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Substance use disorders are highly prevalent. However, recovery from them is possible. The recovery process can benefit greatly from support from loved ones. Loved ones may need guidance in the most helpful ways to support recovery. This study aims to refine and test a web-based intervention, known as KulaMind-Recovery, which offers online skill building and educational modules, one-on-one video sessions and "on-demand" text-based support from a coach, and access to a community forum to connect with others with shared experience.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria12
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- have met criteria for a substance use disorder (with or without concomitant alcohol use disorder) in the past 24 months
- have taken steps in the past 12 months to quit using drugs, cut down on drug use, or change the way in which they use drugs in order to improve the quality of their lives
- willing to nominate a loved one to receive KulaMind-Recovery
- have a loved one who is willing to participate in the study
- able to understand and speak English and provide written and verbal consent
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- have a sustained relationship with the individual in recovery and are perceived to be an important person in the individual in recovery's life
- do not provide professional substance use disorder-related services to the individual in recovery
- have regular access to a device to engaged with KulaMind-Recovery
- able to understand and speak English and provide written and verbal informed consent
- do not endorse current (past month) suicidality
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Interventions
KulaMind-Recovery (KM-R) is an AI-powered web-based support platform that provides psychoeducation and training in evidenced-based cognitive behavioral skills and family interventions for substance use disorder. Loved ones will be matched with a human coach who will create a custom program of skills, psychoeducation materials, and other interventions. The coach will deliver these assignments through the AI digital tools on the KM-R platform, so loved ones can learn or practice skills at their convenience. For emotional support, accountability, and trouble shooting, coaches provide group video sessions each week. Each loved one will have access to text-based support form their coach, which allows the coach to support skill-building and troubleshooting in real time. Loved ones will also have access to a community forum, hosted on the platform, where they can connect with other loved ones with shared experiences. The community forum is monitored by a trained, live moderator.
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NCT07740395