๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-21

Evaluation of a Patient Decision Aid for Emergency Department Initiated Buprenorphine (NCT07278518)

CTN-0156: Pilot Development and Evaluation of a Patient Decision Aid for Emergency Department Initiated Buprenorphine

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

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

This study aims to develop and pilot test a patient decision aid (PtDA) for emergency department (ED)-initiated buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). The PtDA will be evaluated for acceptability, impact on patient knowledge, decisional conflict, and buprenorphine uptake compared to treatment as usual (TAU).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Medical University of South Carolina โ€” Charleston, South Carolina

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Patient Decision Aid for Opioid Use Disorder (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 (1 Sites)

  • Medical University of South Carolina โ€” Charleston, South Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (843) 876-8023

Email: jennil@musc.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.
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