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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 89

Peer recovery support to help people stay on medication for opioid use disorder

Official title: Evaluation of a Peer Recovery Support Program Adapted to Target Retention in Clinic-based Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Run by Geisinger Clinic · NCT07197801 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will see if meeting with trained peer recovery supporters helps people with opioid use disorder stay on their medication treatment.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 89 Years
SexAll
Enrollment218 (estimated)
SponsorGeisinger Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Danville, Pennsylvania)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 23, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2029
Study endsJuly 31, 2029
Registry record updatedFebruary 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT07197801 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 or older who started medication for opioid use disorder within the past 45 days at a Geisinger outpatient clinic and who can give informed consent and speak English are the intended participants.

Probably not a fit

People who are not proficient in English, who received medication for opioid use disorder at a Geisinger outpatient clinic in the 90 days before starting treatment, or who do not receive care at Geisinger clinics are not likely to benefit from participating.

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

What this trial studies

Researchers will compare two groups of adults starting medication for opioid use disorder at a Geisinger outpatient clinic: one group offered standard care plus a peer recovery support program and one group offered standard care alone. Participants will complete a baseline questionnaire and a 6-month follow-up questionnaire and will allow researchers to access their medical records for treatment and retention data. Those in the peer-support group will be invited to meet with trained peers who have lived experience of addiction and recovery to help engagement and retention. The main outcome is retention in medication treatment over six months.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase how long people stay on medication for opioid use disorder, which may reduce relapse and overdose risk.

How similar studies have gone: Previous peer recovery support programs have shown promising improvements in engagement and retention in addiction care, but results have been mixed and more controlled comparisons are limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult ≥ 18 years of age
* Initiated medication for opioid use disorder treatment in past 45 days in a Geisinger outpatient clinic
* Willing and able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Received medication for opioid use disorder treatment at a Geisinger outpatient clinic in the 90-day period prior to the treatment initiation date
* Not proficient in English

Where it's running

  • Geisinger Clinic
    Danville, Pennsylvania, United States     Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.