Can a family-focused app boost opioid treatment success?
NCT ID NCT07451197
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests a smartphone-based tool called FamilyCHESS, designed to help people with moderate to severe opioid use disorder begin and continue medication treatment. The tool also involves a concerned family member or friend who provides support. Researchers will compare outcomes for 338 participants who use the tool versus those receiving standard care, measuring how quickly they start medication and how consistently they stay on it.
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60187, United States
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Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
FamilyCHESS (a text- and web-based behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to improve treatment adherence and reduce relapse for people with opioid use disorder.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The tool's success depends on consistent use and family involvement, which may not work for everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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