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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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El Centro Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
RECRUITINGEl Centro, California, 92243, United States
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Olive View - UCLA Medical Center Emegency Department
RECRUITINGSylmar, California, 91342, United States
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University of California Davis Emergency Department
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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