Device Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 355380Type: Posted
Overview

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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Device Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at accelerating the development of device-based treatments for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). This initiative seeks to support both pre-clinical and clinical development phases through a cooperative agreement format, which includes an initial UG3 phase of up to two years, followed by a potential UH3 phase lasting three additional years, contingent upon successful milestone achievement. The program emphasizes innovative approaches to understanding device mechanisms and treatment outcomes, particularly for SUDs lacking effective current treatments, and requires proposals to include quantifiable milestones and collaboration with NIH staff. Interested applicants can find more information and submission guidelines at the provided link, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and a closing date for applications set for August 13, 2026. For inquiries, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is issuing a funding opportunity (PAR-25-023) aimed at accelerating the development of device-based treatments for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), including neuromodulatory devices. This initiative seeks to support pre-clinical and clinical development phases through a UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement format, which comprises two phases: the initial UG3 phase lasting up to two years, followed by a potential UH3 phase for three additional years, contingent upon successful milestone achievement. The funding focuses on understanding device mechanisms and potential treatment outcomes for various SUDs, especially for conditions lacking current effective treatments. Proposals must include quantifiable milestones, adhere to regulatory requirements, and emphasize collaboration with NIH staff throughout the process. Additionally, submission guidelines highlight the importance of registration in various electronic systems and adherence to specific criteria for application review. The program encourages innovative approaches, the evaluation of device efficacy, and exploration of the relationship between device use and behavioral changes in patients suffering from SUDs.
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