๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-20

EXHIT ENTRE Implementation Trial of High Intensity Versus Low Intensity Strategy (NCT04921787)

Exemplar Hospital Initiation Trial to Enhance Treatment Engagement - Implementation Trial of High Intensity Versus Low Intensity Strategy for Supporting Hospital-Based Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Gavin Bart

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study is a multi-site, cluster randomized, two group implementation trial comparing a low- versus high-intensity implementation strategy for supporting hospital-based opioid use disorder treatment (HBOT) in community hospital settings where medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment has not been implemented.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Boston University โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Low Intensity (OTHER)
  • High Intensity (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • Boston University โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • New York University โ€” New York, New York
  • Oregon Health & Science University โ€” Portland, Oregon

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—