New stress training aims to help those on the frontline of the opioid crisis
NCT ID NCT07149155
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a stress management program designed specifically for harm reduction workers who help people who use drugs. Thirty-five workers took part in a 2-hour training session and monthly follow-up meetings. The goal was to see if the program was practical, well-liked, and effective at increasing knowledge and confidence in managing stress.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Stress First Aid training and monthly learning collaboratives
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could provide a practical way to support the mental health of harm reduction workers.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small pilot study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to all workers. It measured short-term changes, not long-term impact.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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35 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- 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 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Legal age of majority (18 +), * Ability to read and speak conversational English, and * Work as an HRW in substance misuse. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide consent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
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