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Opioid Use Disorder Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

Access cutting-edge opioid use disorder treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Boston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Boston Medical Center

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This study follows strict safety protocols and ethical guidelines

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All study-related opioid use disorder treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Boston

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Boston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Opioid Use Disorder Study in Boston

This study aims to improve retention in buprenorphine treatment, a medication used for opioid use disorder, through the use of a smartphone-delivered recovery support intervention. The intervention involves an Embodied Conversational Agent (ECA), a virtual, animated computer agent designed to simulate natural face-to-face conversations. ECAs have been shown to help individuals manage their healthcare in other settings, and this study seeks to evaluate their potential in supporting patients on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Sponsor: Boston Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Within 30 days of intake at recruitment site (BMC OBAT)
Possession of a smartphone that has minimum requirements
English-speaking and reading
Willing to release electronic health record (EHR) data
Able to provide at least two alternate contacts who usually know how to get in touch with them
Currently prescribed buprenorphine from an outpatient clinic

Exclusion Criteria

Incarceration anticipated within 12 months of enrollment
Inability to comprehend the study protocol, defined as failing three times to answer correctly a set of questions during the consent process
Inability to use the ECA app (i.e., due to markedly limited visual or auditory acuity or motor function required to interact with the ECA)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06732596) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for opioid use disorder treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06732596) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced opioid use disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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