Loneliness treatment may curb opioid use
NCT ID NCT06458335
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether reducing loneliness can help people with opioid use disorder. 300 adults who feel lonely and use opioids will receive 6 weekly sessions. Researchers will measure changes in loneliness and opioid use over time.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18+ * understand English -have internet access- * screen positive for an opioid use disorder * screen positive for elevated loneliness Exclusion Criteria: * does not understand consent * does not have consistent access to a phone and internet
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, New York, 14642, United States
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