Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

Community partnerships to address the opioid crisis

Official title: Removing Barriers: Community Partnering for Innovative Solutions to the Opioid Crisis

Run by University of Michigan · NCT05665179 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new online program that helps people recovering from opioid use disorder fix small legal issues that might be holding them back.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment800 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Michigan
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 23, 2021
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2025
Study endsJuly 31, 2025
Registry record updatedNovember 29, 2024
Trial IDNCT05665179 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this initiative are individuals currently receiving treatment for substance use disorders.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not receiving treatment for substance use disorders will not benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This initiative focuses on overcoming barriers faced by individuals recovering from opioid use disorder by addressing minor legal issues that hinder their progress. It utilizes an online platform to help guide participants through the resolution of these legal problems, which can include outstanding warrants or child support payments. By streamlining the process of addressing these obstacles, the program aims to enhance stability and support for those in recovery. The study is conducted in collaboration with community partners and aims to create innovative solutions to improve recovery outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery rates for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder by removing legal barriers.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using technology to resolve legal issues in recovery is innovative, similar community-based interventions have shown promise in addressing barriers to treatment.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\*Receiving substance use disorder treatment services

Exclusion Criteria:

\*Not receiving substance use disorder treatment services

Where it's running

  • Home of New Vision
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dawn Farm
    Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: David Cordva, PhD — Associate Professor
  • Study coordinator: David Cordova, PhD
  • Email: cordovad@umich.edu
  • Phone: 734-763-6201

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.