Helping patients move from hospital to methadone treatment
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a support program to help people hospitalized for opioid addiction connect smoothly to methadone treatment clinics after leaving the hospital. The goal is to make the transition easier and help more people stay in treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are currently hospitalized and have been diagnosed with opioid use disorder
- Your medical team has determined you are a good candidate for methadone treatment
- You are not already enrolled in an opioid treatment program (methadone or buprenorphine clinic)
- You will be discharged to live in the community (not jail, prison, or a long-term facility)
- You are willing to start methadone and attend appointments at a partnering clinic
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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