ED Observation for Opioid Use Disorder (NCT05064826)
Measuring Improvement in the Quality of Emergency Department-initiated Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders Using Observation
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a multicenter, randomized clinical comparative effectiveness trial (RCT) in which patients with untreated OUD presenting to a Northwell Health Emergency Department (ED), NYULH-Brooklyn, NYULH-Tisch, and Bellevue Hospital will be randomized (1:1) to be managed clinically through either a standard ED visit or an extended visit through ED observation (EDOU).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Rutgers University-University Hospital — Newark, New Jersey
Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Observation (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)
- Rutgers University-University Hospital — Newark, New Jersey
- NYULH-Brooklyn — Brooklyn, New York
- Northwell Health - Long Island Jewish Medical Center — New Hyde Park, New York
- Bellevue — New York, New York
- NYULH-Tisch — New York, New York
- Northwell Health - Staten Island University Hospital — Staten Island, New York
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.