Friends Research Institute, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Friends Research Institute, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Jail-to-Freedom: new study tests better opioid treatment for inmates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a monthly injection of buprenorphine works better than daily tablets for people with opioid use disorder who are leaving jail. 240 adults will receive either the injection or the tablets while in jail and for 6 months after release. The goal is to see which ap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:39 UTC
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AI and peer coaches join forces to fight opioid overdose deaths in black and latinx communities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to reduce racial gaps in opioid overdose deaths by training peer recovery coaches using a video-based program and an AI texting tool. The coaches will support 180 Black and Latinx adults with opioid use disorder in New York City, helping them connect to treatment …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:32 UTC
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Can a guide after hospital discharge help people with opioid addiction get treatment and avoid readmission?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a patient navigation program called NavSTAR helps people with opioid use disorder start treatment after leaving the hospital. Researchers will first test it with 32 people across four hospitals, then with 720 participants to see if it reaches those who…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC