ER alert system aims to boost addiction care for opioid patients

NCT ID NCT07602218

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a refined computer alert that prompts emergency room doctors to order a consultation with an addiction counselor for patients with opioid use disorder. Researchers will enroll 300 adults with moderate to severe opioid use disorder who visit the ER. The goal is to see if the alert increases the number of patients who receive counseling and buprenorphine treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance

clinical decision support alert

What this could lead to

If successful, this alert system could help more people with opioid use disorder get timely addiction counseling and medication in the emergency room.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage usability study, not a large effectiveness trial. The alert may not change doctor behavior or improve patient outcomes in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

  • Yale New Haven Hospital- St. Raphael

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

  • Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center

    Guilford, Connecticut, 06437, United States