New culturally tailored program aims to boost overdose prevention in black communities
NCT ID NCT06609278
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a harm reduction program designed specifically for Black adults who misuse opioids or stimulants. 63 participants completed surveys before and after the program to see if their knowledge, confidence, and willingness to use overdose prevention techniques improved. The program also offered free fentanyl test strips, naloxone (Narcan), and first aid supplies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- harm reduction educational intervention
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help reduce overdose deaths and improve safety among Black adults who misuse opioids or stimulants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's long-term impact is unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Louisville Central Community Center
Louisville, Kentucky, 40203, United States
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221, United States
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Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP) of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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