MiBEST Study

The MiBEST Study is a University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System research project aimed at understanding impacts of substance use in order to inform new ways to help people improve their health and wellbeing.

Study Email: MiBESTstudy@med.umich.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

What will my participation look like?

If you are eligible to participate, participation will last around 12 months. You will first be asked to complete a survey and interview as well as 4 weekly interviews. Follow-up assessments will occur roughly 4-months, 8-months, and 12-months after joining the study.

What might I get out of participation?

Although not everyone in our study will benefit from participation, you may find completing the assessments to be helpful.

How will my information be kept secure and confidential?

If you choose to participate in the MiBEST study, your information and participation will be kept confidential and secure. Information collected about you in this study (e.g., survey answers) will not be directly tied to your name or address.

Contact the MiBEST Study Team

Email: MiBESTstudy@med.umich.edu

Phone: Our study team may be calling from one of a variety of phone numbers including 734-707-6907, 734-496-9389, 734-660-6449, 734-210-7655 (for research participation); 734-615-4227 (for questions or concerns about the study)

Address: 2800 Plymouth Road, Building 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105

IRB Number: HUM#00229563

Research Team

Principal Investigators: Lara Coughlin, Ph.D. & Lewei (Allison) Lin, M.D., M.S.
Co-Investigators: Erin Bonar, Ph.D., Jason Goldstick, Ph.D., & Maureen Walton, Ph.D.
Study Coordinator: Chavez Rodriguez

Resources (Local and National)