๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-10-29

Continuum of Care in Hospitalized Patients With Opioid/Stimulant Use Disorder and Infectious Complications From Drug Use (NCT06513156)

Continuum of Care in Hospitalized Patients With Opioid or Stimulant Use Disorder and Infectious Complications of Drug Use - Substance Use/ID Integrated Clinic vs. TAU to Prevent Infection Related Readmission

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Elana Rosenthal

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

This is a two-group randomized controlled trial conducted at five hospitals across the U.S. designed to test the effectiveness of an Integrated infectious diseases/Substance Use Disorder outpatient clinic (IC) compared to treatment as usual aimed at reducing infection related readmissions and improving health outcomes in people hospitalized with an infection related to injecting opioids or stimulants.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: George Washington University โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Integrated Infectious Diseases and Substance Use Disorder Clinic (IC) (BEHAVIORAL)

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)

  • George Washington University โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • Emory University โ€” Atlanta, Georgia
  • University of Maryland Baltimore โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • West Virginia University โ€” Morgantown, West Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (301) 326-7652

Email: rsilk@ihv.umaryland.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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†—