Mindfulness Text Messages for Opioid Use Disorder
(OASIS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how text messages can assist people with opioid use disorder in adhering to medication plans and managing cravings, pain, and withdrawal symptoms. Participants will receive daily medication reminders and mindfulness messages to determine if these texts enhance their daily lives. Those who have started or resumed taking methadone or buprenorphine in the last six months, have a cellphone for texts, and can access the internet for surveys may find this trial suitable. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative approaches in managing opioid use disorder.
What prior data suggests that mindfulness text messages are safe for people with opioid use disorder?
Research has shown that mindfulness-based therapy is generally safe for people with opioid use disorder. In past studies, participants found the therapy easy to use and accepted it well, with no major safety issues reported. One study found that mindfulness helped reduce opioid misuse and cravings. This finding suggests that mindfulness text messages, which function similarly, are likely safe as well. These messages aim to help people manage cravings and adhere to their medication plan. Overall, current findings suggest this type of treatment is well-tolerated without significant side effects.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Unlike the standard treatments for opioid use disorder, which often involve medications like methadone or buprenorphine, mindfulness text messages offer a novel, non-pharmacological approach. This method is unique because it uses regular, supportive text messages to promote mindfulness, potentially helping individuals manage cravings and reduce reliance on opioids. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it could provide a low-cost, easily accessible tool that complements existing therapies, offering support directly to a person's phone without the need for clinic visits.
What evidence suggests that mindfulness text messages are effective for opioid use disorder?
Research has shown that mindfulness can help manage opioid use disorder. Studies have found that mindfulness-based therapies can reduce opioid cravings by up to 67% when used with medications like buprenorphine. Mindfulness therapy also decreases opioid misuse and improves outcomes for people with chronic pain. This trial will evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness text messages as a standalone intervention. These findings suggest that mindfulness techniques might help reduce cravings, pain, and withdrawal symptoms. Participants in those studies demonstrated increased engagement and positive responses to digital mindfulness programs.35678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals managing chronic pain and opioid dependence who are currently on medication. It's designed to help with medication adherence and symptom management. Participants should be willing to receive daily texts and answer questions twice a day for several weeks.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Mindfulness Messaging
Participants receive up to 6 mindfulness messages per day and answer daily questions twice a day for 4 weeks
Medication Reminder Messaging
Participants receive daily medication reminder text messages to increase medication adherence
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments at 4, 8, and 24 weeks
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mindfulness Text Messages
Trial Overview
The study tests whether reminder texts can improve how well people stick to their opioid use disorder medications, and if mindfulness messages can help manage cravings, pain, forgetfulness, and withdrawal symptoms over a six-month period.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of New Mexico
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator
Citations
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