Can a coach in the ER help people beat addiction?

NCT ID NCT05847621

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether peer recovery coaches in emergency departments can help people with substance use disorders connect to treatment and support. 144 adults were randomly assigned to get in-person coaching, coaching via video call, or just a list of resources. Researchers followed up at 7, 30, and 90 days to see if coaching led to more successful connections to recovery services.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: peer recovery coaching
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could become a standard way to help people with substance use disorders get connected to recovery resources right from the emergency department.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 144 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit depends on whether coaching actually leads to lasting recovery connections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Grady Memorial Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States

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