European Cohort Study of the Effectiveness of Take Home Naloxone
Opioid OverdoseThis study aims to assess the effectiveness of take-home naloxone (THN) to reverse opioid overdose when administered by lay persons in a real world setting. This multicentre, prospective, observational cohort study will be conducted across Europe using a mixed method approach. Recruiting 6000 individuals to whom a supply of THN has been provided, for n=600 to witness an opioid overdose. The co-primary outcomes are to determine the rate of administration of naloxone and frequency of deaths in the 24 hours subsequent to the administration of naloxone. This will be captured through structured interviews with those who report witnessing an opioid overdose in the 6 month study period, approximately n=600, to elicit further information on the overdose and any naloxone administered. Naloxone training materials and education provided will be examined through questions in the structured interview. In-depth qualitative interviews will also be conducted with 60 participants who have witnessed an overdose, in order to better understand the use, safety and effectiveness of different naloxone products (particularly Nyxoid). As part of the qualitative analysis, interview transcripts will be assessed by an expert clinician panel for accuracy of diagnosis, actions taken and aftercare. Routine data from national health registers will be used to gather mortality data. This study will report on the use of different formulations of naloxone. In addition, this study serves as a Post Authorisation Efficacy Study (PAES) for the intranasal (IN) naloxone, Nyxoid developed by MundiPharma and focuses on drug safety and training.
Opioids and Police Safety Study
Opioid OverdoseOverdose deaths are currently the largest cause of accidental death in the US and opioid-related overdose deaths constitute the overwhelming majority of these deaths. Demands for a knowledge-base for effective law enforcement interventions is growing. This proposed study is designed to provide a knowledge base regarding key obstacles and facilitators of the willingness and preparedness of police to administer naloxone and related risk reduction practices and evaluate the efficacy of a web-based opioid-related occupational safety and risk reduction curriculum. Findings from this study will be applied to the development and implementation of effective interventions for police officers aimed at harmonizing law enforcement practices with public health goals.
Repeated-dose Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Opioid Overdose
Opioid-Related DisordersDrug OverdoseREBOOT is a randomized trial of a repeated-dose brief intervention to reduce overdose and risk behaviors among naloxone recipients with opioid use disorder. It includes an established overdose education curriculum within an Informational-Motivation-Behavior (IMB) model. This study will test the efficacy of REBOOT vs attention-control.
Preventing Overdose Using Information and Data From the Environment
Opioid OverdoseDrug OverdoseThe objectives of this project are to leverage surveillance data to predict future overdose outbreaks, and to evaluate the impact of a randomized, statewide, community-level intervention trial to target overdose prevention programs to neighborhoods at highest risk of future overdose deaths. This study develops and tests an opioid overdose forecasting tool, which will allow other states to identify and deploy interventions to communities at highest risk of opioid-related death. The findings from this study have the potential to significantly improve the allocation of resources to curb the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States.
Improving Equitable Access to Naloxone to Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths Within Syringe Service...
OverdoseImplementation as UsualThe goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a multi-faceted implementation strategy, the Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach for Naloxone (SAIA-N), in syringe service programs (SSPs). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does SAIA-N improve naloxone distribution (number of doses, number of people receiving naloxone) compared to implementation as usual (IAU)? Does SAIA-N improve equitable naloxone distribution (number of doses to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other sub-groups, number of BIPOC and other sub-groups receiving naloxone) compared to IAU? What are the costs associated with SAIA-N and how cost-effective is the strategy? SSPs randomized to the SAIA-N arm will participate in the strategy for a period of 12-months during which they will meet 1-2 times each month with a SAIA coach who will assist the SSP in optimizing their naloxone distribution. Researchers will compare SAIA-N to IAU to see if naloxone distribution, equitable naloxone distribution, and costs and cost-effectiveness differ by group.
Patient and Caregiver Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Prescription of Intranasal Naloxone Spray...
CaregiverPatientThis trial studies the attitudes and beliefs of high risk patients and caregivers regarding the prescription of intranasal naloxone spray for opioid overdose. Knowledge regarding high risk patients' and caregivers' beliefs and attitudes regarding co-prescription of naloxone spray with opioids may help to identify barriers to prescribing and helping tailor the education to better meet the needs of patients and caregivers.
Peer Intervention to Link Overdose Survivors to Treatment (PILOT)
Opioid OverdoseThe purpose of the Peer Intervention to Link Overdose Survivors to Treatment (PILOT) study is to improve outcomes for individuals after surviving an overdose involving opioids. This study will be comparing the enhanced peer intervention known as PILOT for overdose survivors with treatment as usual (TAU) provided in the Emergency Department.
Blood Naloxone Levels Following Intradermal Injection in Humans
Opioid OverdoseThe main purpose of this study is to evaluate pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of intradermal administration of naloxone in healthy adult subjects.
Improving Availability of Intranasal Naloxone
Opioid OverdoseWhile there is a lifesaving medication called naloxone that can reverse the deadly effects of opioid overdose, patients often fail to fill the prescription at the pharmacy when it is prescribed. This is particularly concerning and true in those at the highest risk of death-those who end up in the emergency department for opioid overdose. The goal of this study is to compare the impact of different overdose education on naloxone prescription fill rates in opioid users being discharged from our hospital emergency department. Participants will receive either (a) written education about naloxone through their MyChart account, or (b) a concise one-page handout and 4-minute video clip reviewed with the participant and a support individual (family/friend) prior to discharge.
Virginia Opioid Overdose Treatment InitiatVE
Opioid Use DisorderThis is a Phase 3b, open-label study in patients that present to the ED for an opioid OD and receive treatment with an opioid antagonist. The study is designed to determine effect of SUBLOCADE on repeat overdose and death compared to historical control data. The study will assess subjects that receive acute administration of SUBOXONE sublingual film in the Emergency Department (ED) followed by SUBLOCADE administration in the ED and referral to an affiliated outpatient treatment clinic, compared to historical control data from electronic health records.