Young Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Study ID
NCT04811014
Phase
PHASE4
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Opioid Dependence
  • Opioid Overdose
  • Opioid Use
  • Opioid-use Disorder
  • Substance Use Disorders

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
13 Years - 17 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Buprenorphine, Naloxone Drug Combination — DRUG
    8mg of buprenorphine/2mg of naloxone to initiate MOUD treatment and bridge, if necessary, until referral to MOUD clinic can be made for ongoing treatment
  • Individual Counseling — BEHAVIORAL
    One-on-one counseling with a licensed chemical dependency counselor
  • Peer Recovery Support Services — BEHAVIORAL
    24/7 support from our team of certified peer recovery support specialists to assist with emotional support and case management
  • Support Group — BEHAVIORAL
    Referrals to youth-focused support groups and eventual creation of in-house youth-focused support groups
  • Referral to Medication Management — BEHAVIORAL
    Study staff will refer patients to long-term MOUD providers in the community
  • Assertive Outreach — BEHAVIORAL
    The investigators will conduct weekly outreach to youths who experienced an opioid overdose and attempt to initiate treatment. Outreach is completed by a paramedic and peer coach.

Study Details

The Houston Emergency Response Opioid Engagement System for Youths and Adolescents (Young HEROES) is a community-based research program integrating assertive outreach, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), behavioral counseling, and peer recovery support. The objective is to compare differences in engagement and retention in treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. The investigators also intend to understand the prevalence of opioid overdoses and OUD among youth in Houston.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 19, 2021
Status verified
Sep 2025
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2030
Completion
Aug 31, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
250 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: MOUD induction and behavioral interventions among opioid-dependent youths
    Induction into medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment and behavioral interventions

Primary Outcome Measure

Patient retention in treatment [ Time Frame: 30 days after enrollment ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHoustonTexas77030
James R Langabeer, PhD
[email protected]
713-500-3925

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