Award
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 1K23AA032033-01A1
Illuminating Proximal Relational Dynamics to Enhance Initial Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder
Recipient
Massachusetts General Hospital
Award Amount
$197,626.00
Ceiling
$197,626.00
Awarded
September 10, 2025
Identifier
1K23AA032033-01A1
Award to study relational dynamics in early recovery from alcohol use disorder using ecological momentary assessment to inform interventions for patients and partners.
Description
This Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary clinical utility of measuring dyadic relational processes during early recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). The goal is to identify novel proximal dynamics influencing early recovery outcomes and inform intervention designs targeting relational mechanisms in both patients and romantic partners. The study leverages dyadic ecological momentary assessment and qualitative interviews to collect interpersonal dynamics data within couples during initial recovery, serving as the foundation for future studies on relational dynamics and recovery outcomes.