About this trial
This study will provide longitudinal data for 6-months on a target sample of patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) recruited from Prisma Health Mobile Health Clinics in South Carolina. The goal of our study is to increase OUD treatment initiation and retention and maximize prevention of overdose deaths in underserved communities through development, testing, and delivery of a novel intervention targeting areas of optimal allocation of MHC with a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 18+
Have diagnosis of OUD
New mobile health MOUD patient
Disqualifiers
Unable to read and comprehend the consent materials and other study materials
Currently working with a Certified Peer Support Specialist
Having severe medical or psychiatric disability that would hinder participation in the study, as determined by the clinical provider
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Certified Peer Support Specialist Intervention
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Prisma Health-Upstate
Lead sponsor
Clemson University
Collaborator