Peer power: new study tests buddy system for opioid recovery
NCT ID NCT05299515
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a trained peer recovery specialist could help low-income, minority individuals stick with their methadone treatment for opioid use disorder. 200 participants in Baltimore were assigned to either the peer-led support program or standard care. The goal was to see if the peer approach improved treatment retention and adherence over six months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Maryland Baltimore (UMD Drug Treatment Center)
Baltimore, Maryland, 21223, United States
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University of Maryland College Park
College Park, Maryland, 20742, United States
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