Peer support could boost opioid treatment in rural areas

NCT ID NCT05973838

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called Peer Activate, where trained peer recovery specialists help people with opioid addiction stay on their medication and cut down on other drug use. The program teaches skills like finding rewarding activities without drugs. Researchers will compare 160 participants who get this program with those who get usual care, tracking results over six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Peer-Delivered Behavioral Activation (Peer Activate)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve treatment success and reduce drug use in underserved rural communities.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not be generalizable. The program's success depends on peer specialists and participant engagement, which can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence polysubstance abuse, susceptibility to psychiatric disorder substance-related disorder Treatment Adherence and Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OPIOID MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT POLYSUBSTANCE ADDICTION RETENTION IN CARE SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS TREATMENT ADHERENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Caroline County Behavioral Health
RECRUITING

Denton, Maryland, 21629, United States
HIPS Clinic
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20002, United States
University of Maryland Baltimore (UMD Drug Treatment Center)
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21223, United States
University of Maryland, College Park
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

College Park, Maryland, 20742, United States

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