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Compares treatment options for Opioid Use Disorder
Official title Telehealth vs In-Person Evaluation of Addiction Treatment After Visiting the Emergency Department
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06961058
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Main study objective: compare long-term buprenorphine treatment outcomes for patients who start buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) in the emergency department and are then referred to get outpatient buprenorphine treatment either via telehealth or at an in-person clinic. Researchers will: Compare rates of establishing outpatient OUD treatment, how long patients stay on buprenorphine, and patients' experience with care to determine whether patient experiences and outcomes are better for patients referred to telehealth treatment versus patients patients referred to in-person treatment after they leave the emergency department.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients who present to the emergency department and receive buprenorphine (either administered or prescribed) to treat OUD
- do not have an established outpatient clinic where they will get buprenorphine when they leave the emergency department
You likely can't join if
- inability to give consent
- patients living in institutions (e.g., nursing homes, prisons)
- unable to complete questionnaires in either English or Spanish
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- El Centro, California, United States
- Sacramento, California, United States
- Sylmar, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include El Centro, California, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Sylmar, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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