Clinical Trial

Young Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System

Study acronym: YHEROES
Recruiting Phase 4
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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.
Protocol Amendment History 5 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 5 times since 2021-03-19; most recent amendment 2025-09-26.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT04811014
Lead Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Conditions Opioid-use Disorder, Opioid Dependence, Opioid Overdose, Opioid Use, Substance Use Disorders
Enrollment 250 participants
Start Date 2021-04-19
Primary Completion 2030-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2030-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-10-01