Poisoning

This study looked at whether switching from regular cigarettes to either low or high wattage e-cigarettes changes smoking behavior and reduces exposure to harmful chemicals. 372 daily smokers who were not planning to quit were given e-cigarettes to use freely for 12 weeks, then c…

This study tested whether a pharmacist-led program could help people leaving jail get treatment for opioid use disorder and prevent overdoses. Participants received overdose training, Narcan nasal spray, counseling, and referrals to medication treatment after release. The goal wa…

This study tested a household safety intervention for veterans with elevated suicide risk. The program involved discussions about safely storing firearms and medications, plus providing free safety devices. Researchers enrolled 40 veterans from VA healthcare settings to see if th…

This study tested a computer-assisted method for people to self-administer alcohol intravenously, aiming to achieve precise blood alcohol levels for research. 229 healthy volunteers aged 21-45 took part in sessions where they could give themselves alcohol infusions using a comput…

This study looked at how eating cannabis (in a brownie) and drinking alcohol, alone or together, affects people's ability to think clearly, stay coordinated, and drive safely. Sixty healthy adults aged 21 to 55 took part in a controlled lab setting. Researchers measured impairmen…

This study reviews the medical records of people who were hospitalized in French intensive care units (ICUs) for severe botulism poisoning. Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that can paralyze muscles. The goal is to describe what happened to these patients,…

This pilot study tested a training called Crisis Ready for people in a Baltimore diversion program. The training teaches how to use a crisis hotline and how to give naloxone to reverse an overdose. Researchers wanted to see if participants found the training likable and useful. O…

This study looked at 25 people who came to medical tents at music festivals in Aquitaine, France, with signs of drug poisoning. Researchers took small blood, hair, and urine samples to identify which psychoactive substances they had taken. The goal was to track which drugs are ci…

This study tested two virtual, culturally-tailored programs to help Alaska Native youth (ages 14-24) who were hospitalized for suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, or alcohol-related injuries. Researchers compared how well each program reduced suicide risk, depression, anxiety, a…

This study tested whether teaching people about alcohol flushing and giving them genetic test results could reduce drinking. 70 adults who were native English speakers took part. Researchers measured awareness and alcohol consumption before and after the education.

This study tested a predictive analytics tool called PROVIDENT to forecast where overdose deaths might happen next. Researchers randomly assigned 39 Rhode Island municipalities to either use the tool or continue with standard prevention efforts. The goal was to see if directing r…

This completed Phase 1 study at UCLA looked at how smoking cannabis with different amounts of THC and CBD affects drug levels in oral fluid and blood, as well as thinking and feeling. Nineteen adults who use cannabis occasionally took part. The goal was to better understand how t…

This study tested a web-based program called RealConsent2.0, designed to help young men (ages 21-25) recognize and safely intervene in situations that could lead to sexual violence, especially when alcohol is involved. Over 600 men participated, and their bystander behavior was m…

This study looked at how stress influences the choice to drink alcohol in 160 regular drinkers. Participants were randomly assigned to stress or no-stress conditions and then completed a decision-making task choosing between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The goal was to und…

This study tested whether a special belt that creates images of the lungs (Electrical Impedance Tomography) can safely help doctors choose the best pressure settings on a breathing machine for infants under 3 years old. The study included 14 children with various serious conditio…

This completed study tracked 107 adults in Ghent who suspected they had been spiked. Researchers collected urine and blood samples to identify the substances involved and how they were given. The goal was to document how common spiking is and where it happens, without testing any…

This study looked at how alcohol changes attention in 92 young adults aged 21-25 who drink regularly. Participants completed simple phone-based tasks before and after drinking a standard amount of alcohol in the lab, and also answered surveys on their phones over eight weekends. …

This study looked at over 36,000 adults in the UK to see if people with vitiligo are more likely to have mental health problems like depression, anxiety, or self-harm compared to those without vitiligo. Researchers used medical records to compare risks and also checked if these r…

This study looked at how accurately patients with alcohol intoxication in the emergency department estimate their own blood alcohol concentration (BAC) compared to a real blood test. Researchers enrolled 34 adults aged 15-64 with a BAC of 60 mg/dL or higher. The goal was to see i…

This early study tested single doses of HOPO 14-1 in 42 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. HOPO 14-1 is designed to bind and remove toxic metals like uranium or plutonium. The trial was completed, but results are not yet available.