New computer tool aims to help primary care doctors tackle opioid crisis

NCT ID NCT04198428

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

Summary

This study tested a computer tool called the Opioid Wizard that helps primary care doctors identify and treat patients with opioid use disorder. Over 10,000 patients from 30 clinics participated. The tool works within the electronic health record to provide tailored treatment recommendations. The goal was to see if it improves diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Opioid Wizard (clinical decision support tool)

What this could lead to

If successful, this tool could help primary care doctors better identify and treat opioid use disorder, potentially improving patient outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a completed trial testing a decision support tool, not a new drug or cure. Results may show limited impact on patient outcomes or be difficult to scale across different healthcare systems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Essentia Health

    Duluth, Minnesota, 55805, United States

  • Geisinger

    Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822-4400, United States

  • HealthPartners

    Bloomington, Minnesota, 55425, United States