Young Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System
Houston Emergency Engagement System for Youths and Adolescents
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
250 participants
Apr 19, 2021
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
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Interventions
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
One-on-one counseling with a licensed chemical dependency counselor
24/7 support from our team of certified peer recovery support specialists to assist with emotional support and case management
Referrals to youth-focused support groups and eventual creation of in-house youth-focused support groups
Study staff will refer patients to long-term MOUD providers in the community
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.
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NCT04811014