Poisoning

This study tests whether giving a combination of activated charcoal and polyethylene glycol (a laxative) can reduce the amount of toxic drugs absorbed in the gut for people with severe poisoning in intensive care. Two hundred adults on ventilators will be randomly assigned to get…

This study tests whether colesevelam, a drug used for high cholesterol, can reduce levels of PFAS (forever chemicals) in the blood of firefighters who have high exposure. Fifty male firefighters will take either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then switch. The main goals are …

This pilot study is testing whether giving activated charcoal within 6 hours of swallowing a poisonous substance can prevent the poison from getting worse and shorten hospital stays. About 100 adults and children who have ingested a substance that charcoal can absorb will be rand…

This study aims to create a simple, fast test (like a pregnancy test) to detect poisonous substances from certain Chinese herbs (aconite) in urine. Current lab tests take too long, delaying treatment. Researchers will test the accuracy of this new device in 90 adults who may have…

This study works with 300 women in rural Kentucky jails who have opioid or stimulant use disorders. The goal is to lower their risk of overdose when they return to their communities. The program offers support and connects them to treatment options before and after release.

This study tests a program called BSAFE that uses counseling, text reminders, and help connecting to care to reduce overdose risk in people who use stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine and may accidentally use fentanyl. 160 adults will be randomly assigned to the BSAFE prog…

This study tests whether a monthly injection of naltrexone can prevent fentanyl overdose in people who use stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine but do not intentionally use opioids. One hundred participants will either receive the shot or standard harm reduction supplies. R…

This pilot study tests whether a peer-driven program can help people who inject drugs in Baltimore reduce their risk of HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose. Researchers will identify high-risk injection settings and train peers to promote safer practices, like carrying naloxone and av…

This study tests whether people who use opioids can be trained as peer educators to teach their friends and family how to prevent overdoses. Researchers will enroll 600 participants in Baltimore and compare those who receive overdose prevention training with those who get standar…

This study will give 22 occasional cannabis users oral THC, CBD, both, or a placebo to measure how these substances appear in blood and saliva, and how they affect thinking and behavior. The goal is to better understand drug detection and impairment from oral cannabinoids. It is …

This study looks at how using vaporized cannabis and drinking alcohol together affects thinking, coordination, and driving skills. About 90 healthy adults will take part in sessions where they receive different doses of cannabis (THC) and alcohol or placebos. Researchers will mea…

This study will use data from NYC homeless shelters, Medicaid, and vital records to see if harm reduction programs reduce fatal and non-fatal overdoses. Researchers will also look at whether these programs help people start treatment for substance use disorder and use health serv…

This study tests whether a 4-week ketogenic diet changes how the brain responds to alcohol. Twenty adults will follow the diet and undergo alcohol tolerance tests and brain scans before, during, and after the diet. The goal is to understand how ketosis affects alcohol metabolism …

This study tests a bundle of smartphone-based tools, including a mobile health app and other online resources, to see if they are practical and helpful for people who use drugs. The goal is to lower overdose risk by improving access to prevention services. Forty participants will…

This study measures how long nitrous oxide can be detected in blood, exhaled air, and urine after three types of exposure: inhaling cartridges in a car, eating whipped cream, or working as a midwife in a delivery room. Researchers will track levels for up to two hours. The goal i…

This study watches 363 people with stab or gunshot wounds to the belly to see if alcohol, drugs, or pain medicine changes how fast doctors decide on surgery. It does not test any new treatment—just observes what happens in two hospitals in Colombia. The goal is to learn if these …

This study looks at how age and sex influence the effects of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Researchers will give smoked and oral THC to 103 adults aged 18-65 who use cannabis regularly. They will measure pain relief, intoxication, impairment, and how the body…

This study looks at how drinking alcohol and the way couples talk about sex can lead to sexual violence between partners. Researchers will bring in 240 couples from the Denver area to a lab, where some will drink alcohol and others won't, and then test their reactions. The goal i…

This study looks at whether having a specially trained peer recovery specialist in the emergency department helps people with substance use disorders connect to treatment and support services. Researchers will follow 400 adults who visit the ER for substance-related issues, compa…

This study examines patients in intensive care who have overdosed on metformin, a common diabetes drug. Researchers will compare those who took only metformin with those who also took dapagliflozin, another diabetes medication. The goal is to find specific signs that could help d…

This registry is tracking 3,000 critically ill patients who receive the CytoSorb blood-filtering device in real-world intensive care settings. The goal is to collect data on how the device is used and whether it relates to patient survival. It covers many conditions like sepsis, …