New tool aims to improve how we track street opioid use
NCT ID NCT06995885
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 34 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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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