Housing first: a bold experiment to stop opioid addiction before it starts

NCT ID NCT04135703

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested whether providing housing along with opioid prevention services can stop homeless youth (ages 18-24) from developing opioid use disorder. Researchers tracked 240 participants for a year, measuring how often they used opioids. The goal was to see if stable housing and support could keep these young people safe from addiction.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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