Peer Recovery to Improve Polysubstance Use and Mobile Telemedicine Retention

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK · Jul 25, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to help people who are struggling with opioid use and other substance use in a rural area. The study will test a peer-led program called Peer Activate, which aims to improve how well participants stick to their medication and reduce the use of other drugs. Participants will be compared to those receiving standard care to see which approach works better over a year.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be 18 years or older, currently receiving treatment for opioid use disorder through a telemedicine program, and have used other substances (besides opioids and tobacco) in the last three months. It's important to note that individuals with severe psychiatric issues that are not being treated and those who cannot understand the study in English cannot participate. Those who join can expect to receive support from trained peers who understand their challenges and can help guide them through their recovery journey.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient participants in the RCT must be 18 or older; receive OUD treatment as part of the telemedicine program; and exhibit polysubstance use within the past three-months (i.e., use of one or more non-prescribed substances (excluding opioids and/or tobacco) by urine toxicology or self-report.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Demonstrating active, unstable or untreated psychiatric symptoms, including mania and/or psychosis that would interfere with study participation
• • Inability to understand the study and provide informed consent in English