New program aims to break the cycle of opioid addiction and incarceration for women
NCT ID NCT06682364
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a comprehensive program to help women involved in the criminal justice system start and stay in opioid addiction treatment. The program included peer support, housing help, overdose training, and transportation or childcare. Half of the 42 women also joined a trauma support group. The goal was to see if this approach improves treatment retention and reduces drug use.
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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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42 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female 2. 18+ years of age 3. Pennsylvania resident and intends to remain in or near Harrisburg, Carlisle, York or Lancaster areas for the duration of the study 4. Use opioids illicitly 5. Interested in starting drug treatment that uses medication to stop opioid use OR are currently in a drug treatment program for opioid use that uses medication but feel that without additional support they won't be able to continue with the program 6. Not currently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding during the study period 7. Released from a jail or prison within the past 12 months or have other criminal justice involvement (arrests, probation, or parole) within the past 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not female 2. Under 18 years of age 3. Not a Pennsylvania resident or no intention to remain in or near Harrisburg/Carlisle/York or Lancaster areas for the duration of the study 4. Do not use opioids illicitly 5. Not interested in MOUD to stop opioid use 6. No arrests, probation or parole, nor released from a jail or prison within the past 12 months 7. Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding during the study period
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Recovery, Advocacy, Service, and Empowerment (RASE)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17109, United States
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