ER opioid treatment: is telehealth as good as In-Person care?

NCT ID NCT06961058

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether follow-up care for opioid use disorder via telehealth works as well as in-person visits after starting treatment in the emergency department. About 528 adults who received buprenorphine in the ER will be assigned to either telehealth or in-person clinics. Researchers will track how long patients stay on buprenorphine and their overall experience over 9 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies opiate dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center Emergency Department

    RECRUITING

    El Centro, California, 92243, United States

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  • Olive View - UCLA Medical Center Emegency Department

    RECRUITING

    Sylmar, California, 91342, United States

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  • University of California Davis Emergency Department

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    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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