Using Facebook to help American Indian women recover from opioid use

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a Facebook group designed to support American Indian women in their recovery from opioid use disorder. Participants will engage in a community-based intervention that leverages social media to foster connection and support among individuals in recovery. The study will include women who self-identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, are at least 18 years old, and have been abstinent from opioids for at least one month. The intervention will last for three months, during which participants will have access to resources and peer support through the Facebook group.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. AIAN person based on self-reported race/ethnicity
2. Gender identity as a woman
3. At least 18 years of age with no upper age limit
4. Resides in Minnesota
5. Meets criteria for OUD based on the DSM-5 Checklist (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
6. Self-reports at least one month of abstinence from opioid use based on TLFB interview and negative urine opiate screen
7. Current use of MOUD
8. Is comfortable speaking and reading English
9. Has an existing Facebook account or willing to set one up
10. Is willing and able to participate in the Facebook intervention for 3 months
11. Has access to broadband internet on a mobile phone/computer/tablet at any location
12. Is willing and able to travel to a community clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the UDS or is willing to and able to complete a virtual Zoom UDS visit.
13. Provides written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Self-reports current suicidality based on the Concise Heath Risk Tracking scale
2. Participated in prior study phases (Aim 1 formative work) of NIDA CTN-0123

Where it's running

• Mayo Clinic
  Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Christi A Patten, PhD — Mayo Clinic
• Study coordinator: Ashley Brown
• Email: wiidookaagewin@mayo.edu
• Phone: 1-833-880-2600

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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.