Ending opioid overdoses with medication and support
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a program that combines medication (buprenorphine) with extra support can help people who have had an opioid overdose avoid future overdoses. If you have been seen at UAB Hospital for an opioid overdose, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You were treated at UAB Hospital for an opioid overdose in the last year.
- You have a diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD) and were prescribed buprenorphine in the emergency department.
- You are willing to keep taking buprenorphine after leaving the hospital.
- You speak English.
- You are not currently in prison or jail, and you live in Alabama.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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