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Instagram program aims to curb opioid misuse in young adults

NCT ID NCT06469749

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 12-week Instagram program led by trained peers to help young adults (ages 18-25) who misuse prescription opioids. Participants will receive interactive modules and support via private Instagram groups. The goal is to see if the program is engaging, acceptable, and feasible, not yet whether it reduces opioid use. 70 people will take part, with half getting the intervention and half serving as a control group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
peer-led social media intervention on Instagram
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to reduce risky opioid use among young adults through social media.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (70 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits or be generalizable to other groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18-25 years * from the U.S. * can read and speak English * engage in non-medical use of prescription opioids in the past three months: taking prescription opioids without a doctor's prescription/taking more doses of prescription opioids than what a prescription allows/using prescription opioid for reasons other than a medical purpose * use Instagram three times a week or more in the past three months Exclusion Criteria: * receiving substance use interventions in the past three months * are diagnosed with substance use disorders * are not proficient in English

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Conditions

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opioid abuse Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Past-3-month non-medical use of prescription opioids Social media users Without substance use disorders Young adults

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of South Carolina

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States

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