Friends Research Institute, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Friends Research Institute, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- A helping hand after birth: can support people boost recovery from opioid use disorder? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can AI and peer coaches curb opioid overdose deaths in black and latinx communities? Results expected Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Can a phone app with cash rewards help people beat opioid and cocaine addiction? Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated)
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New study tests best ways to get opioid treatment to those who need it
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at different ways to help people with opioid use disorder start treatment. It compared usual care, patient navigation (help from a guide), and patient navigation plus starting buprenorphine right away. The goal was to see which approach gets more people into tre…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Home delivery of addiction meds may keep ex-prisoners clean
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 240 prisoners with opioid addiction to see if getting a long-acting naltrexone shot at home after release works better than going to a clinic. Participants got one shot in prison and six monthly shots either at a clinic or at their home. The goal was to see i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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App aims to curb meth use and HIV risk in gay men
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a mobile app designed to help gay and bisexual men reduce their methamphetamine use and risky sexual behaviors. The app includes games, lessons, and resources. 226 men who use meth took part. The goal was to see if the app could help them cut back on meth and lo…
Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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App aims to support recovery for justice-involved individuals
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile app could help people on probation or parole who are receiving treatment for substance use disorder. 31 adults used the app alongside their usual care. Researchers measured how easy the app was to use and how satisfied participants were with it.
Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Hospital navigator program aims to close gaps in opioid treatment access
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a patient navigation program can help more people with opioid use disorder start treatment after being in the hospital. The program, called NavSTAR, was tested in 4 Philadelphia hospitals with 32 patients. The goal is to learn how to make this program …
Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC