Implementation of a Mobile Digital Tool Supporting Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Improves Retention: Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite its proven efficacy, retention in medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) remains low, with structural and systemic barriers-such as access to care and treatment setting-alongside individual factors, including personalization and motivation, contributing to high rates of discontinuation. Digital interventions offer a promising approach to address many of these barriers; however, robust evidence for their effectiveness in improving retention and engagement with treatment remains scarce.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the impact of Recovery Connect-a white-labeled version of Recovery Path and a digital remote patient monitoring app used as part of a blended treatment model for opioid use disorder-on patient retention, treatment continuance, and medi

SUBMITTER: Palacios JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12770919 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature