Improving Availability of Intranasal Naloxone
Launched by HARTFORD HOSPITAL · May 17, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of July 26, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is focused on improving the chances that patients who have experienced an opioid overdose will fill their prescription for naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose. Often, people at high risk, especially those who are discharged from the emergency department after an overdose, do not pick up their naloxone kits. The study will look at how different types of education about naloxone can help increase the number of prescriptions that patients fill. Participants will either receive written information about naloxone through their MyChart account or a brief handout and a short video that will be discussed with them and a family member or friend before they leave the hospital.
To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be discharged from Hartford Hospital's emergency department with a naloxone prescription after experiencing issues related to opioid use. They cannot have previously received naloxone kit education, have an allergy to naloxone, or be in police custody. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, they will be able to learn more about naloxone and how to use it effectively, which could make a significant difference in preventing future overdoses. The trial is currently recruiting participants of all genders, from ages 16 to 74.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • -Patients will be in the process of being discharged from Hartford Hospital ED with a naloxone kit prescription following opiate or opioid intoxication/poisoning, use of illicit opioids or prescription opioids, or opioid injection use-related conditions
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patient has previously received the standard naloxone kit education or has a known allergy to naloxone and/or kit constituents
- • Patient or support network does not speak English
- • Patient is in police custody
- • Patient is not being discharged home from the ED.
About Hartford Hospital
Hartford Hospital is a leading academic medical center affiliated with the University of Connecticut, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical research, the hospital focuses on a diverse range of therapeutic areas, aiming to improve patient outcomes and enhance treatment methodologies. With a robust infrastructure and a multidisciplinary team of experts, Hartford Hospital fosters a collaborative environment that supports the development and implementation of cutting-edge medical interventions, ultimately contributing to the advancement of medical science and patient care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Jonathan C Allen, MD
Principal Investigator
Hartford HealthCare
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported