Standard Versus High Dose ED-Initiated Buprenorphine Induction (NCT06494904)
ED-Initiated Standard Versus High Dose Buprenorphine Induction
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is a multisite double-blind, double-dummy, randomized clinical trial enrolling ED patients with untreated moderate to severe opioid use disorder (OUD) to compare Standard Dose Induction (SDI) and High Dose Induction (HDI) on rates of participation in OUD treatment within 10 days post randomization, and opioid withdrawal symptoms, opioid craving, and use of illicit and non-prescribed drugs.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Highland Hospital — Oakland, California
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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 (5 Sites)
- Highland Hospital — Oakland, California
- San Leandro Hospital — San Leandro, California
- Maine Medical Center — Portland, Maine
- Cooper University Hospital — Camden, New Jersey
- University of Utah Hospital — Salt Lake City, Utah
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (203) 785-7059
Email: gail.donofrio@yale.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.