๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-08

Intervening on Opioid Use and Loneliness (NCT06458335)

Addressing Loneliness as a Therapy Target Among Individuals Using Opioids

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Rochester

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

This study aims to enroll 300 participants who will be assigned to one of three 3 groups. Each group will receive an intervention lasting 6, weekly sessions of 40-60 minutes. Eligibility include having an opioid use disorder and reporting loneliness or feeling alone or disconnected.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Rochester โ€” Rochester, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Perceived Social Isolation (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Health Education (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 (1 Sites)

  • University of Rochester โ€” Rochester, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (585) 430-2026

Email: lisham_ashrafioun@urmc.rochester.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†—