New manual seeks to boost black representation in addiction trials
NCT ID NCT05124119
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This completed study worked with 65 African American/Black adults who use cocaine or other illicit substances to develop a manual called I-DREM. The goal was to gather their feedback on how to improve recruitment and retention in substance use disorder clinical trials. Participants completed questionnaires to measure changes in research knowledge. The findings may help make future trials more inclusive and representative.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this manual could help researchers better recruit and retain African American/Black participants in future substance use disorder studies, making those trials more inclusive.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study focused on developing a manual, not testing a treatment. The manual's real-world impact on recruitment is not yet proven.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75703, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can coaching clinics curb HIV? a new strategy puts it to the test
- Can a family talk program shield teens from substance use?
- Can online training equip therapists to tackle PTSD and addiction?
- Rewriting the story: can a talking therapy help people shed self-stigma and reclaim their identity?
- Can a once-weekly antibiotic help people with opioid use disorder beat serious infections at home?
- Telehealth counseling may break down barriers to opioid treatment for veterans