Clinical trials
Drug Overdose clinical trials
Below are recruiting drug overdose clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 11 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07219082Recruiting
Fentanyl safety education for people who use stimulants
This study is testing a program called BSAFE that teaches people who use stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine how to stay safer around fentanyl. It aims to prevent accidental fentanyl exposure and its harms.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06327061Recruiting
Opioid overdose prevention with friends and family
This trial tests a program where people who use opioids learn to educate their friends and family about overdose prevention. It may help build a safer support network in Baltimore.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05320835Recruiting
Talk-based overdose prevention for people using opioids
This trial tests an overdose prevention approach for people who have used opioids recently. It aims to help reduce the risk of overdose by offering a structured prevention intervention.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07193069Recruiting
Metformin overdose in the ICU – signs and dapagliflozin effects
This study looks at patients who are in the ICU after taking too much metformin (a diabetes drug), sometimes along with another drug called dapagliflozin (Farxiga). The goal is to understand how overdose affects the body and what signs doctors should watch for.
Saint-Denis, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07649278Recruiting
ENHANCE Project Toolkit for people who use drugs
This study tests a toolkit designed to help people who use drugs access harm reduction services (like overdose prevention supplies and support). Researchers want to hear from people with recent drug use and from peer mentors about what would make these services easier to use.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05146336Recruiting
CytoSorb registry for critically ill patients needing blood treatment
This registry collects information about critically ill patients who receive the CytoSorb 300 mL blood treatment. It may help doctors better understand when the treatment works best and when it should not be used.
KlagenfurtAges Any age - NCT05981573Recruiting
Measuring methadone doses for chronic pain
This trial is for people with chronic pain who take daily methadone. It aims to measure how much methadone is in your body to help doctors find the right dose.
Lemon Grove, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT04633603Enrolling by invitation
Study of attitudes toward fever and fever care changes
This study looks at how people think about fever and how fever care works in the healthcare system. You may be asked to record details of fever episodes at home or in outpatient care to help researchers understand real-world fever management.
PécsAges Up to 100 years - NCT07527871Enrolling by invitation
Emergency care screening and counseling for substance use prevention
This study tests whether screening patients in the emergency department for substance use, followed by a brief counseling session, can help prevent substance use problems and overdoses. You would be asked about your substance use and receive supportive counseling by phone or video.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05599438Recruiting
Fitness and drug use study in recreational athletes
This study follows recreational athletes to understand how past and current anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use relates to fitness changes over time. If you have used these substances in the past (and stopped more than 3 months ago), or you have never used them, you may be able to join.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT04811014RecruitingPhase 4
Helping young adults stop opioids after an emergency visit
This study offers an engagement program for young people who tested positive for opioids and meet criteria for opioid dependence. The goal is to help participants stop opioid use safely and learn whether this approach works well in the real-world emergency setting.
Houston, TexasAges 13–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for drug overdose?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 11 recruiting drug overdose studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a drug overdose trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a drug overdose trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.