Can primary care clinics help curb the opioid crisis? a major trial tests a Team-Based model
NCT ID NCT03407638
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a team-based approach, including a dedicated nurse care manager, can help primary care clinics provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder. The study involves 12 clinics across five U.S. states, with half using the new approach and half continuing usual care. Researchers will measure whether more patients receive and stay on treatment, and whether this reduces emergency room visits and hospital stays.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
buprenorphine or injectable naltrexone
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a team-based primary care model is an effective way to expand access to opioid use disorder treatment, potentially reducing overdoses and hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation trial, not a test of the medications themselves. Results may vary across different health systems, and the intervention may not be adopted widely if it proves too costly or complex.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Harris Health System
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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Kaiser Permanente Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98112, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington, 98405, United States
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University of Miami Health System
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States