Towards Testing the Effectiveness of Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) (NCT07010978)
R34 Study 2 - Pilot RCT Testing the Effectiveness of RCCs
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot randomized clinical trial is to prepare for a larger randomized clinical trial (RCT) and collect some early data to learn if the intervention can help people who use medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is it feasible to recruit and randomize people to both treatment groups? 2. Does linking people to recovery community centers lead to better recovery outcomes? Researchers will compare linking people to recovery community centers (RCC) to enhanced treatment as usual to see if recovery outcomes are different. In one group, participants will learn about their local RCC and will be asked to visit their local RCC on at least two days and write about their experiences. In the other group, participants will learn about different recovery activities, pick any two, and do the activities of their choice on at least two days. They will also be asked to write about their experiences. People in both groups will answer online survey questions about their recovery outcomes and well-being in five surveys over one year.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Recovery Community Center Participation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhance Treatment as Usual (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 643-1988
Email: bhoeppner@mgh.harvard.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.