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Digital Innovation in Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Recovery Connect for Opioid Use Disorder. Completed, enrolled 1,524 participants across 9 sites.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a mobile health app called Recovery Connect can help people stay in treatment for opioid use disorder. The study is being done with adults receiving medication-assisted treatment in outpatient opioid treatment programs. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does Recovery Connect increase the number of people who remain in treatment after 30 days? Does Recovery Connect improve continuity of care during the first month of treatment? Researchers are using a stepped-wedge design, which means that all participating clinics will eventually use the app, but they will begin at different time points in a randomized order. This allows researchers to compare outcomes before and after each clinic starts using Recovery Connect. Participants will: Use the Recovery Connect app for daily check-ins, coping strategies, and reminders to support their recovery Share progress and risk information through the app so counselors can provide timely, personalized support Work with treatment teams trained to use the app to guide care and reinforce accountability
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Interventions
Recovery Connect is a white-labeled version of the Recovery Path platform, rebranded to maintain partner organizations' brand identity while leveraging its established digital infrastructure. Recovery Path is a HIPAA-compliant remote patient monitoring system that supports a blended model of care for medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), integrating in-person treatment with continuous digital engagement. The app provides patients with daily check-ins, access to evidence-based resources and coping strategies, and secure messaging with their care teams. Clinicians receive real-time data on patient progress, risks, and setbacks. Between visits, clinicians can recommend tailored coping tools and psychoeducational content, reinforcing accountability and enhancing continuity of care. RC is also integrated into the clinic's electronic medical record system to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve documentation accuracy through auto-generated case notes.