Can a Participant-Referred "Study Buddy" Increase Retention of Rural People Who Use Drugs in Research? A Multi-Site, Randomized Trial

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Presents a study exploring the efficacy of an intervention aiming to increase retention of rural people who use drugs (PWUD) participating in randomized trials. Highlights an intervention involving participant recruitment of a support person, or "study buddy", to aid in the their continued participation in the study. Compares the efficacy of this intervention with standard retention practices.

April M. Young, Kathryn E. Lancaster, Miriam R. Elman, et al.

Addiction, 121(4), 894-907

04/2026

Population health · Research methods and resources · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Kentucky · Ohio · Oregon