New tool aims to improve how we track street opioid use

NCT ID NCT06995885

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a new interview tool called the Opioid Timeline Follow-Back (OpiTLFB) to better track nonmedical opioid use, including fentanyl. Thirty adults who use opioids at least once a week will fill out a calendar and answer questions about their drug use over the past 30 days. The goal is to create a more accurate way for researchers to measure opioid use patterns.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more accurate way for researchers to track opioid use, helping to better understand and address the opioid crisis.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. The new tool may not work well for everyone or may need major changes before it can be widely used.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States