Rural ERs get a lifeline: poison center telehealth aims to start opioid treatment on the spot
NCT ID NCT05711056
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new way to help people with opioid use disorder in rural Georgia. Emergency rooms will use video calls to connect patients with poison center doctors who can start medication (buprenorphine) and link them to peer recovery coaches. The goal is to see if this approach increases the number of patients who get treatment and stay connected to care. About 480 adults will take part across three rural ERs.
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Active substance
buprenorphine (medication for opioid use disorder) and peer recovery coaching
What this could lead to
If successful, this could expand access to opioid use disorder treatment in rural areas, helping more people start medication and stay in recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an early implementation study with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. Success depends on local resources and patient willingness to follow up.
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Georgia Poison Center
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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