Social circles as medicine: tanzania study tests peer support for opioid recovery
NCT ID NCT04479475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program that brings in family and friends to support people receiving methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in Tanzania. The goal was to see if this social support approach is acceptable and practical, and whether it helps people stick to their methadone and HIV medications. 58 people took part, including those on methadone and their chosen supporters. The study did not aim to cure addiction or HIV, but to learn if involving loved ones improves treatment adherence.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OPIOID USE DISORDER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Muhimbili National Hospital
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania