Navigating barriers: new pilot aims to boost substance use treatment access

NCT ID NCT06317987

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a 'care navigator' could help people with substance use disorders follow through on treatment plans. The navigator worked alongside usual care coordinators to address barriers like language, income, or location. The study involved 74 patients and focused on whether patients were interested in and consented to this extra help.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Care navigation (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help more people with substance use disorders get the treatment they need by reducing barriers like language, income, or location.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 74 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests feasibility, not whether care navigation actually improves health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol-related disorders substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kaiser Permanente Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

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