Helping people in treatment for opioid use disorder disclose their history
Official title: Disclosure Intervention to Reduce Social Isolation and Facilitate Recovery Among People in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Run by University of Delaware · NCT06458985 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new way to help people in treatment for opioid use disorder share their experiences to see if it improves their recovery and support from others.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 480 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Delaware Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wilmington, Delaware) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 20, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06458985 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder at Brandywine Counseling & Community Services who are considering disclosing their history to others.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who have participated in a pilot study of the intervention may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial tests a disclosure intervention aimed at individuals undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. Participants will engage in a brief intervention designed to facilitate key disclosures about their condition and enhance their skills in sharing this information. The effectiveness of this intervention will be evaluated by comparing treatment and recovery outcomes one year later with those of participants in a waitlist group who will receive the intervention after the study period. The goal is to determine if the intervention leads to improved social support and reduced stigma.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve treatment outcomes and recovery for individuals with opioid use disorder by enhancing their social support networks.
How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches to addressing stigma and social support in substance use treatment have shown promise, this specific intervention is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Client of Brandywine Counseling \& Community Services * Receiving opioid use disorder treatment at Brandywine Counseling \& Community Services * Considering disclosing one's opioid use disorder history and/or treatment to someone new Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of schizophrenia * Participation in pilot study of intervention
Where it's running
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Brandywine Counseling & Community Services
Wilmington, Delaware, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Valerie A Earnshaw, PhD
- Email: earnshaw@udel.edu
- Phone: 1-302-831-4772
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.