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Theory-based Social Media Intervention for Non-medical Use of Prescription Opioids in Young Adults

NCT06469749 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-02-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Brief Summary

The purposes of this study are to develop and implement a peer-led intervention program on Instagram for promoting prescription opioid use management and fostering psychosocial skills among young adults who engage in non-medical use of prescription opioids in the United State. The specific aims of the study include:

(1) To implement and test the feasibility of the 12-week peer-led intervention modules on Instagram among young adults who are randomly assigned to either receive the intervention (intervention group) or not receive the intervention (control group)

Participants who are assigned to the intervention group will be paired with a peer leader and attend to peer-guided interactive modules on Instagram over 12 weeks. They will complete an online survey at 1st week and 12th week, as well as brief evening surveys every two days during the intervention. The control group will not take part in intervention activities but will complete an online survey at 1st week and 12th week.

Conditions

  • Young Adults
  • Past-3-month Non-medical Use of Prescription Opioids
  • Without Substance Use Disorders
  • Social Media Users

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Theory-based and peer-led intervention on Instagram

A pilot randomized controlled trial of the 12-weeks social media intervention for non-medical use of prescription opioids (NMUPO) among young adults will be developed upon the formative research (Aim 1) grounded in the information-motivation-behavioral-skills (IMB) model. Intervention will be delivered by peer leaders, who are well-trained recovery coaches, via private groups on Instagram. Intervention contents will be tailored to psychosocial factors contributing to NMUPO. Intervention components. Incorporating Instagram functions, the intervention is planned to include four intervention modules: (1) NMUPO knowledge module, (2) self-care module, (3) virtual goal setting/monitoring module, (4) peer support module. Intervention will be delivered by peer leaders (assisted by clinical psychology trainees a) via private groups operated by their Instagram accounts. The process will be overseen by certificated experts in clinical psychology and addiction treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of South Carolina

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-11-01
Primary Completion
2028-12-31
Completion
2029-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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