Home IV antibiotics for opioid users: a tiny pilot shows promise
NCT ID NCT05300581
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at whether people who inject opioids can safely finish a course of IV antibiotics at home instead of staying in the hospital. Ten participants received home antibiotic therapy along with addiction medication and support from a health coach and case manager. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, not to prove it works.
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Locations
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Washington Univeristy
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) with medications for opioid use disorder and social support
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that providing addiction treatment and social support makes home IV antibiotics safe and feasible for people who inject drugs, reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. It only measures feasibility, not effectiveness, and relies on self-reported compliance.
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