Digital coach in the ER could boost addiction treatment rates
NCT ID NCT06799117
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a digital tool called EMBED that helps emergency doctors identify patients with opioid use disorder and start them on buprenorphine, a medication that reduces cravings and withdrawal. The tool is built into the electronic health record and guides doctors through diagnosis, withdrawal assessment, and treatment steps. The trial aims to see if an improved version of the tool increases the number of patients who receive buprenorphine in the emergency department.
What this could mean
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Active substance
clinical decision support system (EMBED CDS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make it easier for emergency doctors to start buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, potentially helping more people get care quickly.
What could go wrong
The trial focuses on improving doctor behavior, not testing a new drug, so the direct benefit to patients depends on how well the tool works in real-world settings. Early results may not apply everywhere.
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Yale New Haven Hospital
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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Yale New Haven Hospital- St. Raphael
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
RECRUITINGGuilford, Connecticut, 06437, United States