Pharmacists on the front line: new program aims to curb opioid misuse

NCT ID NCT05141266

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Jerry Cochran Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program where pharmacists provide weekly phone coaching to adults who may be misusing opioid medications. The goal is to reduce risky opioid use and prevent addiction. 350 participants across 14 pharmacies are taking part in this randomized trial.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Patient Navigation (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, community-based program to help people use opioids more safely and reduce the risk of addiction.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so effects may be modest. The trial is not yet complete, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence opioid abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OPIOID MISUSE OPIOID-RELATED DISORDERS PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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