New counseling approach aims to keep patients in opioid treatment longer

NCT ID NCT05733442

First seen May 07, 2026 ยท Last updated May 07, 2026

Summary

This study tests a special counseling program for people in the Cherokee Nation who are starting medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The program aims to help patients stay in treatment, reduce drug-related harm, and strengthen cultural connections. About 136 adults will be randomly assigned to either the new program or standard care, and their progress will be tracked for 6 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cherokee Nation Health Services

    Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 74464, United States

  • University of Washington School of Medicine

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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