Community support and education for veterans with opioid use issues
Evaluation of a Community-based Education, Navigation, and Support (CENS) Intervention to Reduce Opioid-related Harms Among Military Veterans
This study is testing a community program that helps veterans struggling with opioid use by providing education, support, and resources to improve their health and safety.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | New York University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05343169 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on military veterans in the U.S. who are disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis, particularly those not connected to the VA healthcare system. The program aims to provide peer-delivered, community-based education, overdose prevention, and social support to mitigate risks associated with opioid use, overdose, and HIV/HCV infections. By addressing barriers such as stigma and limited healthcare access, the intervention seeks to improve health outcomes for socially isolated veterans. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through various measures of health and social support.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this intervention are military veterans aged 18 and older who are currently using opioids nonmedically and have a clinical diagnosis of opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans, do not use opioids, or are unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce overdose rates and improve overall health outcomes for veterans struggling with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based interventions for substance use disorders, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this population.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran status * Adult (18+) age * Current nonmedical use of opioids * Current clinical (DSM-5) opioid use disorder of any level of severity Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to speak English * Unable to provide informed consent.
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- New York University — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexander S Bennett, PhD — New York University
- Study coordinator: Alexander S Bennett, PhD
- Email: asb19@nyu.edu
- Phone: 917-470-7000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.