Peer Support for Starting Medication Treatment for Opioid Use
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether peer coaches—people with lived experience of opioid addiction—can help newly enrolled patients stay engaged with medication-based treatment through a mobile app. The goal is to improve treatment success by combining peer support with digital health tools.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older
- Have a diagnosed opioid use disorder (addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers, or similar opioids)
- Be a newly enrolled patient starting medication-assisted treatment using a mobile health app
- Able to read and understand English consent forms and study materials
- Not already working with a certified peer support specialist
- Have no severe medical or psychiatric condition that would prevent you from participating, as assessed by your doctor
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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