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Young Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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.
Official title: Houston Emergency Engagement System for Youths and Adolescents
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
13 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2021-04-19
Completion Date
2030-08-31
Last Updated
2025-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Buprenorphine, Naloxone Drug Combination
8mg of buprenorphine/2mg of naloxone to initiate MOUD treatment and bridge, if necessary, until referral to MOUD clinic can be made for ongoing treatment
Individual Counseling
One-on-one counseling with a licensed chemical dependency counselor
Peer Recovery Support Services
24/7 support from our team of certified peer recovery support specialists to assist with emotional support and case management
Support Group
Referrals to youth-focused support groups and eventual creation of in-house youth-focused support groups
Referral to Medication Management
Study staff will refer patients to long-term MOUD providers in the community
Assertive Outreach
The investigators will conduct weekly outreach to youths who experienced an opioid overdose and attempt to initiate treatment. Outreach is completed by a paramedic and peer coach.
Locations (1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States