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Behavioral Intervention

Social Media Intervention for Opioid Abuse

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Aged 18-25
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Not proficient in English
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately at 12-week post-intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to create and test a peer-led program on Instagram to help young adults manage their use of prescription opioids and improve their psychosocial skills. The study involves conducting interviews to understand the factors

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults in the US who use prescription opioids without a medical reason. They should be willing to engage with an Instagram-based program and complete surveys. Those not interested or unable to participate in online activities, or have other substance abuse issues may not qualify.
What is being tested?
The study tests a peer-led intervention on Instagram designed to help manage non-medical opioid use and improve psychosocial skills. Participants will either join this 12-week program or be part of a control group that doesn't receive the intervention but still completes surveys.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a social media-based intervention focusing on education and peer support rather than medication, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants might experience emotional discomfort discussing their opioid use.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 25 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

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I am not fluent in English.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately at 12-week post-intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediately at 12-week post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Acceptability
Dose
Engagement
+3 more
Secondary study objectives
Action self-efficacy and coping self-efficacy
Anxiety
Depression
+5 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: 12-week peer-led intervention group on InstagramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the intervention group will receive 12-week peer-led intervention interactive modules on Instagram.
Group II: Control groupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the control group will not engage in any intervention activities.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,568 Previous Clinical Trials
3,285,554 Total Patients Enrolled
University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
220 Previous Clinical Trials
119,971 Total Patients Enrolled
~67 spots leftby Apr 2028
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