๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-02

Supporting Treatment Access and Recovery in COD (NCT05138614)

Supporting Treatment Access and Recovery in Co-Occurring Opioid Use and Mental Health Disorders

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This 4-year study will randomize 1,000 people with co-occurring opioid use and mental health disorders (COD) at medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) clinics to evaluate the effectiveness of MISSION, a multi-component team approach, or its components with MOUD versus MOUD alone, as well as the incremental benefits of MISSION or its components for improving outcomes. We expect that individuals receiving MISSION or its parts + MOUD will show greater improvement over MOUD alone on: engagement, substance use, and mental health.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Behavioral Health Network โ€” Holyoke, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (OTHER)
  • MISSION Critical Time Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
  • MISSION Peer Support (BEHAVIORAL)
  • MISSION Dual Recovery Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Behavioral Health Network โ€” Holyoke, Massachusetts
  • Behavioral Health Network โ€” Orange, Massachusetts
  • Behavioral Health Network โ€” Springfield, Massachusetts
  • UMass Chan Road to Care Clinic โ€” Worcester, Massachusetts
  • SaVida Health โ€” Worcester, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (508) 713-5420

Email: David.Smelson@umassmed.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—