Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Overdose clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 3 recruiting overdose studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 2/Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06854757Recruiting
Support after losing a loved one to overdose
This study is for people who lost a loved one to an unintentional drug overdose in the past year. It looks at how families are doing after such a loss and what kind of support might help.
Watertown, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06316830RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Finding the best buprenorphine dose for opioid use disorder
This trial tests different doses of buprenorphine to find the safest and most effective one for treating opioid use disorder and preventing overdose. It is for people who have used fentanyl and are starting or continuing buprenorphine treatment.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06320015Recruiting
Peer support for recovery after an emergency visit
This trial tests whether a peer recovery worker can help adults who came to the emergency room for a drug- or alcohol-related problem stay engaged in recovery. If you join, you'll get extra support from someone who has been through similar experiences.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overdose studies listed above.
- Brown University
- Peer Support Community Partners
- Rhode Island Hospital
What taking part in a overdose study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there overdose clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 3 recruiting overdose studies with a site near Boston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a overdose study near Boston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a overdose trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New overdose studies open near Boston regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.