Telehealth counseling may break down barriers to opioid treatment for veterans
NCT ID NCT05348317
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a telehealth-delivered counseling program, called VetReach, can help veterans with opioid use disorder engage in treatment and improve their outcomes. The program combines motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered remotely. Researchers aim to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable for both rural and non-rural veterans.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a telehealth-delivered counseling program combining motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy (MI-CBT)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could expand access to substance use treatment for veterans in rural areas who have difficulty attending in-person sessions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program depends on telephone access and may not work for those with severe mental health instability.
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VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-2303, United States
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