Trial Outcomes & Findings for PEERS Pilot: Peer Recovery Support Program to Support Engagement in Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (NCT NCT06696066)

NCT ID: NCT06696066

Last Updated: 2026-02-25

Results Overview

Percent of participants who attended at least 2 sessions with the Certified Recovery Specialist

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

13 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to 12 weeks

Results posted on

2026-02-25

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Peer Recovery Support Pilot Program Implementation and Assessment
Participants will be offered services from a certified recovery specialist (i.e., the Peer Recovery Support program). This will entail a CRS meeting one-on-one with the patient at regular intervals (e.g., weekly) to provide support to the participant for a 6-month period. CRS services are patient-centered and driven by a patient's own recovery goals, thus the frequency, timing, duration, modality (in-person, phone), and location of meetings (in the clinic or in a community setting such as a coffeeshop) are flexible and determined collaboratively by the CRS and patient. PRS Program: The Peer Recovery Support program will be delivered by a certified recovery specialist (CRS) over the course of 6-months. The CRS will provide supportive care to the participant during their initial 6-months of MOUD treatment to increase patient engagement in their treatment. The CRS may provide emotional support; help participants to identify their recovery assets, goals, and barriers; guide participants in creating a recovery plan; help participants to increase their coping skills; and assist participants in connecting to community and recovery resources.
Overall Study
STARTED
13
Overall Study
COMPLETED
13
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

PEERS Pilot: Peer Recovery Support Program to Support Engagement in Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Peer Recovery Support Pilot Program Implementation and Assessment
n=13 Participants
Participants will be offered services from a certified recovery specialist (i.e., the Peer Recovery Support program). This will entail a CRS meeting one-on-one with the patient at regular intervals (e.g., weekly) to provide support to the participant for a 6-month period. CRS services are patient-centered and driven by a patient's own recovery goals, thus the frequency, timing, duration, modality (in-person, phone), and location of meetings (in the clinic or in a community setting such as a coffeeshop) are flexible and determined collaboratively by the CRS and patient. PRS Program: The Peer Recovery Support program will be delivered by a certified recovery specialist (CRS) over the course of 6-months. The CRS will provide supportive care to the participant during their initial 6-months of MOUD treatment to increase patient engagement in their treatment. The CRS may provide emotional support; help participants to identify their recovery assets, goals, and barriers; guide participants in creating a recovery plan; help participants to increase their coping skills; and assist participants in connecting to community and recovery resources.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
13 Participants
n=24 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=24 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 weeks

Percent of participants who attended at least 2 sessions with the Certified Recovery Specialist

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Peer Recovery Support Pilot Program Implementation and Assessment
n=13 Participants
Participants will be offered services from a certified recovery specialist (i.e., the Peer Recovery Support program). This will entail a CRS meeting one-on-one with the patient at regular intervals (e.g., weekly) to provide support to the participant for a 6-month period. CRS services are patient-centered and driven by a patient's own recovery goals, thus the frequency, timing, duration, modality (in-person, phone), and location of meetings (in the clinic or in a community setting such as a coffeeshop) are flexible and determined collaboratively by the CRS and patient. PRS Program: The Peer Recovery Support program will be delivered by a certified recovery specialist (CRS) over the course of 6-months. The CRS will provide supportive care to the participant during their initial 6-months of MOUD treatment to increase patient engagement in their treatment. The CRS may provide emotional support; help participants to identify their recovery assets, goals, and barriers; guide participants in creating a recovery plan; help participants to increase their coping skills; and assist participants in connecting to community and recovery resources.
Feasibility - Participant Engagement in the Peer Recovery Support Program
10 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: Of the 13 enrolled participants, 11 completed the SPARC-2 assessment.

Participants' average scores for the Scales for Participant Alliance with Recovery Coach (SPARC-2); score can range from 1-5 and a high score indicates greater satisfaction with the CRS.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Peer Recovery Support Pilot Program Implementation and Assessment
n=11 Participants
Participants will be offered services from a certified recovery specialist (i.e., the Peer Recovery Support program). This will entail a CRS meeting one-on-one with the patient at regular intervals (e.g., weekly) to provide support to the participant for a 6-month period. CRS services are patient-centered and driven by a patient's own recovery goals, thus the frequency, timing, duration, modality (in-person, phone), and location of meetings (in the clinic or in a community setting such as a coffeeshop) are flexible and determined collaboratively by the CRS and patient. PRS Program: The Peer Recovery Support program will be delivered by a certified recovery specialist (CRS) over the course of 6-months. The CRS will provide supportive care to the participant during their initial 6-months of MOUD treatment to increase patient engagement in their treatment. The CRS may provide emotional support; help participants to identify their recovery assets, goals, and barriers; guide participants in creating a recovery plan; help participants to increase their coping skills; and assist participants in connecting to community and recovery resources.
Acceptability - Participant Alliance With Certified Recovery Specialist
4.4 SPARC-2 Score
Interval 3.0 to 5.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Percent of participants who completed the baseline assessment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Peer Recovery Support Pilot Program Implementation and Assessment
n=13 Participants
Participants will be offered services from a certified recovery specialist (i.e., the Peer Recovery Support program). This will entail a CRS meeting one-on-one with the patient at regular intervals (e.g., weekly) to provide support to the participant for a 6-month period. CRS services are patient-centered and driven by a patient's own recovery goals, thus the frequency, timing, duration, modality (in-person, phone), and location of meetings (in the clinic or in a community setting such as a coffeeshop) are flexible and determined collaboratively by the CRS and patient. PRS Program: The Peer Recovery Support program will be delivered by a certified recovery specialist (CRS) over the course of 6-months. The CRS will provide supportive care to the participant during their initial 6-months of MOUD treatment to increase patient engagement in their treatment. The CRS may provide emotional support; help participants to identify their recovery assets, goals, and barriers; guide participants in creating a recovery plan; help participants to increase their coping skills; and assist participants in connecting to community and recovery resources.
Feasibility - Feasibility of Assessment Completion
12 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Percent of participants who completed the follow-up assessment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Peer Recovery Support Pilot Program Implementation and Assessment
n=13 Participants
Participants will be offered services from a certified recovery specialist (i.e., the Peer Recovery Support program). This will entail a CRS meeting one-on-one with the patient at regular intervals (e.g., weekly) to provide support to the participant for a 6-month period. CRS services are patient-centered and driven by a patient's own recovery goals, thus the frequency, timing, duration, modality (in-person, phone), and location of meetings (in the clinic or in a community setting such as a coffeeshop) are flexible and determined collaboratively by the CRS and patient. PRS Program: The Peer Recovery Support program will be delivered by a certified recovery specialist (CRS) over the course of 6-months. The CRS will provide supportive care to the participant during their initial 6-months of MOUD treatment to increase patient engagement in their treatment. The CRS may provide emotional support; help participants to identify their recovery assets, goals, and barriers; guide participants in creating a recovery plan; help participants to increase their coping skills; and assist participants in connecting to community and recovery resources.
Feasibility - Feasibility of Assessment Completion
11 Participants

Adverse Events

Peer Recovery Support Pilot Program Implementation and Assessment

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Melissa Poulsen

Geisinger

Phone: 5702149322

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place