Clinical Trial

Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System

Study acronym: HEROES
Enrolling by Invitation Phase 4
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Summary
The Houston Emergency Response Opioid Engagement System (HEROES) is a community-based research program integrating assertive outreach, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral counseling, peer recovery support, and paramedic follow-up in Houston Texas. The objective is to compare differences in engagement and retention in treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder.
Protocol Amendment History 7 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 7 times since 2018-01-09; most recent amendment 2025-09-26.
Status change: Recruiting → Enrolling by Invitation 2023-12-01
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2018-05-02
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT03396276
Lead Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Conditions Opioid Use Disorder
Enrollment 3,000 participants
Start Date 2018-04-01
Primary Completion 2030-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2030-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-10-01