Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team (START)

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Clinical trial to determine if a substance use treatment and recovery team (START) can help people with problems related to opioid use start treatment during or after they are in the hospital.

Active Date: February 22, 2022

Start Date: February 16, 2022

IRB Number: 1637270

Condition/Disease: Collaborative Care

Lead Researcher: Peter Friedmann, MD, MPH

Location: Baystate Medical Center

Purpose: We are testing if a Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team (START) can help people with problems related to opioid use start treatment during or after they are in the hospital.

Eligibility:

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patient must be in an inpatient unit
  • Over the age of 18
  • Must be OUD or have a probable OUD diagnosis of Street Opioids or Pain Meds
  • Speak English or Spanish as a primary language
  • Able to provide consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Currently receiving an FDA approved medication for OUDLife expectancy is lesser than 6 months

Status: Active

Current Trial Type: Inpatient

Contact Name: Natanael Velez

Phone: 413-278-3237

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