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EXPANDED SCOPE for Parent Grant Entitled, "Peer Recovery Support Services for Individuals in Recovery Residences on MOUD"
NCT06696157 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The United States is experiencing an unprecedented opioid epidemic. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), such as methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone, are the recommended standard of care. There are, however, many barriers to MOUD initiation so that only a minority of individuals who could benefit from MOUD treatment ever receive it. Even among individuals presenting to a residential level of specialty SUD care, only about 20% of individuals with OUD initiate MOUD leaving them at a higher risk of opioid relapse, overdose, and death. Thus, the goal of this expansion of scope pilot study is to address this gap by modifying our currently R34-funded intervention (RFA-DA-22-034; Project # 1R34DA057627-01) that leverages the impact of peer recovery support services (PRSS) to promote MOUD initiation. Although PRSS for MOUD initiation shows promise within emergency department settings, the impact of PRSS for MOUD initiation within residential substance use disorder (SUD) settings is unknown. Residential SUD settings are an ideal opportunity to initiate medications because individuals with OUD typically have access to medically-managed withdrawal and the opportunity to learn about and initiate onto MOUD. This PRSS intervention has already been developed in the R34 parent grant to promote MOUD retention, and in this expanded scope project it will be further adapted and tested with a small pilot sample of individuals (N = 10-20) who are further upstream in the cascade of care (COC). Peers will be embedded within the inpatient program unit where the study will take place. Early into their inpatient stay and before MOUD initiation occurs, peers will introduce themselves to patients and provide motivational enhancements for MOUD initiation and inpatient treatment retention through a variety of strategies. Peer strategies will be based on the existing PRSS intervention in the parent grant and may include exploration of MOUD knowledge and attitudes, disc
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL PRSS intervention for MOUD initiation
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Maryland Treatment Centers — Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 35 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-12-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09-29 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06696157
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06696157 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 35 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Potomac Health Foundations, which has 63 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Opioid Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which PRSS intervention for MOUD initiation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06696157 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06696157 about?
NCT06696157 is a clinical study titled "EXPANDED SCOPE for Parent Grant Entitled, "Peer Recovery Support Services for Individuals in Recovery Residences on MOUD"". The United States is experiencing an unprecedented opioid epidemic. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), such as methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone, are the recommended standard of care. There are, however, many barriers to MOUD initiation so that only a minority of ind...
What is the current status of trial NCT06696157?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 35 participants. The study started on 2024-12-01. Estimated completion is 2026-09-29.
What conditions does trial NCT06696157 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Opioid Use Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06696157?
The interventions under investigation include: PRSS intervention for MOUD initiation (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06696157?
This trial is sponsored by Potomac Health Foundations, which has 63 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06696157 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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