New study aims to make opioid courts more effective at saving lives
NCT ID NCT04216719
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at how to improve opioid court programs in New York State. Researchers will work with court staff and treatment providers to help defendants quickly get medication for opioid use disorder. The goal is to see if these strategies increase treatment retention, reduce opioid use, and lower repeat offenses. Over 3,400 participants will be involved across multiple counties.
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, 10032, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show how to better implement opioid court programs across New York State, potentially reducing overdose deaths and repeat offenses.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a test of a new drug or therapy. Results may vary by county and may not apply to other regions or court systems.
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