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

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Conditions studied: Young Adults, Past-3-month Non-medical Use of Prescription Opioids, Without Substance Use Disorders, Social Media Users

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06469749

Run by

University of South Carolina

People needed

70

Starts

2026-11-01

Expected to finish

2029-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• aged 18-25 years
• from the U.S.
• can read and speak English
• engage in non-medical use of prescription opioids in the past three months: taking prescription opioids without a doctor's prescription/taking more doses of prescription opioids than what a prescription allows/using prescription opioid for reasons other than a medical purpose
• use Instagram three times a week or more in the past three months

You may not qualify if…

• receiving substance use interventions in the past three months
• are diagnosed with substance use disorders
• are not proficient in English

Where it is running

• University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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