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New treatment option for Opioid Overdose
Official title A Model to Save Lives Through a Volunteer First Responder Service Providing Antidote Treatment in Opioid Overdose
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07079241
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Opioids are responsible for the greatest drug-related global health burden. Prevention and treatment programs for people with opioid use disorder are widely implemented, but further actions are required to reduce the mortality and morbidity caused by opioid use and dependence.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for volunteer first responder:
- Give informed written consent to participate in the study
- Successfully complete an opioid overdose and naloxone course in addition to a first aid course, following current first aid guidelines from the...
- Download and register oneself as a user on the project-specific volunteer first responder app on a smartphone
- Purchase naloxone from a pharmacy and receive reimbursement for the full cost of the purchase upon submission of the pharmacy receipt
You likely can't join if
- for volunteer first responder: 1\. Displaying inappropriate behavior during the education day (or otherwise in time, as witnessed or experienced by...
- Victim being ≥15 years old
- Any naloxone-responder being up to 10.000 meters from the situation, in Skåne Exclusion Criteria for overdose alerts:
- Any trauma behind the condition
- Dispatcher impression of the scene to be unsafe for lay persons
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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