Study Summary
This trial is testing a culturally-centered intervention to reduce opioid use among urban American Indian/Alaska Native adults in California, compared to an opioid education workshop. The study will collect survey data from participants at different intervals to measure the effects of the intervention on opioid use and other outcomes.
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Alcohol Consumption
- Cannabis Use
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
2 Primary · 3 Secondary · Reporting Duration: change from baseline to 12 months
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Opioid education
1 of 2
TACUNA
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
375 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: TACUNA plus Wellness Gathering · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 25 · All Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:- D’Amico, Elizabeth J., Daniel L. Dickerson, Anthony Rodriguez, Ryan A. Brown, David P. Kennedy, Alina I. Palimaru, Carrie Johnson, et al.. 2021. “Integrating Traditional Practices and Social Network Visualization to Prevent Substance Use: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Among Urban Native American Emerging Adults”. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1186/s13722-021-00265-3.
- Kennedy DP, D'Amico EJ, Brown RA, Palimaru AI, Dickerson DL, Johnson CL, Lopez A. Feasibility and acceptability of incorporating social network visualizations into a culturally centered motivational network intervention to prevent substance use among urban Native American emerging adults: a qualitative study. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Sep 30;17(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s13722-022-00334-1.
- 2020. "TACUNA (Traditions and Connections for Urban Native Americans)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04617938.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this experiment accessible to individuals who are 45 and above?
"Patients aged 18 to 25 are eligible for this trial, while 34 trials exist for minors and 284 clinical studies cater to the elderly." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there any openings for enrollment in this clinical trial at present?
"Affirmative, according to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is currently recruiting patients. First posted on November 23rd 2020, the study seeks 375 participants from 3 distinct locations." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How many participants are currently involved in this clinical research?
"Yes, the clinicaltrials.gov database reveals that this research is actively recruiting participants. This project was initially posted on November 23rd 2020 and last modified on October 28th 2022 with a total of 375 patients required from 3 distinct sites." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there any opportunities available for me to partake in this medical research?
"Up to 375 participants aged between 18 and 25 who are not enrolled in any substance abuse treatment programs may qualify for this trial, which is specifically examining alcohol drinking." - Anonymous Online Contributor