Can group visits boost buprenorphine success for opioid users?
NCT ID NCT02526212
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving buprenorphine treatment in group medical visits (instead of one-on-one) helps people with opioid use disorder stay abstinent and remain in treatment. Eighteen adults already on buprenorphine but still using opioids took part in weekly 90-minute group sessions for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if peer support and shared medical care could improve outcomes and lower HIV risk.
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Active substance
buprenorphine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to deliver buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, potentially reducing relapse and HIV risk.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study (18 participants) with no control group for comparison. Results may not apply to larger or more diverse populations.
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Locations
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Comprehensive Health Care Center
The Bronx, New York, 10451, United States