New study tests smarter ways to start opioid treatment in the ER
NCT ID NCT06793696
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested different strategies to help emergency doctors start buprenorphine treatment for people with opioid use disorder. Researchers used a computer system to prompt nurses and doctors, and gave patients educational materials. The goal was to see which combination of tools works best to increase treatment rates. Over 1,100 patients took part, and the results will guide future larger studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
clinical decision support system
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better ways to help emergency doctors start medication for opioid addiction, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong
This is an early optimization study, not a final test. The results may not lead to improved patient outcomes, and the tools may not work in all hospitals.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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Yale New Haven Hospital- St. Raphael
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
Guilford, Connecticut, 06437, United States