SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS

This study looks at whether adding work-focused programs to standard substance use treatment helps Veterans stay sober and feel better. About 103 Veterans in early recovery will either get a referral to work therapy or not. Researchers will track sobriety, mental health, and qual…

This study tests whether a once-monthly injection of buprenorphine works as well as daily buprenorphine-naloxone pills for people with opioid use disorder living in rural areas. About 144 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for 14 weeks. The goal is to s…

This study looks at how opioid use disorder and the medication buprenorphine affect the brains of pregnant women. Researchers will compare brain scans of 40 pregnant women with and without opioid use disorder. The goal is to learn how the body processes the medication and how it …

This study works with overdose fatality review teams in Indiana to help them use a new data dashboard instead of just reviewing individual cases. The goal is to spot patterns and opportunities to connect people at risk with treatment. About 400 team members and leaders will take …

This study looks at whether a machine-learning tool built into electronic health records can help doctors spot patients at high risk for opioid overdose. Researchers are testing it in 13 clinics in Florida with about 674 patients. The tool sends an alert when a doctor prescribes …