Could a simple helpline help fight opioid addiction?
NCT ID NCT03969238
First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a telephone helpline designed to support people with opioid dependence. The helpline offered education, coping strategies, and referrals to medication-assisted treatment. Researchers enrolled 31 participants and measured satisfaction with the service. The goal was to see if a low-cost helpline could help people manage pain and reduce opioid use.
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Locations
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UVA Center for Leading Edge Addiction Research
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
telephone helpline (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this helpline could offer a low-cost, accessible way to support people with opioid dependence and help them connect to treatment.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants, focused on satisfaction and usage rather than clinical outcomes. The helpline may not work as well in larger or more diverse populations.
Conditions
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