ERs enlist former drug users to save lives in the chaos

NCT ID NCT07030192

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether having peer support workers—people who have personally used drugs—in the emergency department can help people who use drugs feel more comfortable and less likely to leave before their care is complete. About 3,181 adult ER patients at Vancouver General Hospital who use substances will be offered support from a peer. The goal is to see if this approach reduces early departures and improves safety, while also learning how to best run such a program.

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Vancouver General Hospital
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Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD)