Can rewards and mindfulness boost medication adherence in opioid recovery?

NCT ID NCT04464421

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested two types of counseling to help people with opioid use disorder stick to their prescribed medication (buprenorphine-naloxone). 48 adults were randomly assigned to either a reward-based program or a mindfulness and activity session. The goal was to see if these approaches improved medication adherence, measured by urine tests and doctor visits.

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Locations

  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, United States

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