Emergency Department-Substance Use Screening, Motivational Interviewing and Active Referral Targeting Substance Use Disorder and Overdose Prevention

Part of paid clinical trials in Columbus, Ohio.

Sponsor
Purdue University
Study ID
NCT07527871
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Substance Use (Drugs, Alcohol)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • ED-SMART intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    The ED-SMART intervention will include: (i) a brief (approximately 15 minutes) counseling session in the emergency department and (ii) five, monthly brief counseling sessions (approximately 15 to 30 minutes) delivered by telehealth. These sessions will focus on creating individualized strategies to help participants reach their alcohol and substance use reduction goals
  • Substance use information — BEHAVIORAL
    The substance use information condition will receive printed health information covering information about substance use (e.g., definitions, hazards, potential for addiction, injury, and other consequences). Research staff will also discuss ways to utilize primary care or establish care with a primary care provider to provide ongoing follow-up.

Study Details

The purpose of this research study is to learn if an emergency department screening and telehealth intervention reduces substance use among individuals receiving emergency department treatment at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 14, 2026
Start date
Jun 17, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2029
Completion
Sep 30, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
650 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: ED-SMART intervention
    The ED-SMART intervention includes: (i) a brief (approximately 15 minutes) counseling session in the emergency department and (ii) five, monthly brief counseling sessions (approximately 15 to 30 minutes) delivered by telehealth. These sessions will focus on creating individualized strategies to help participants reach their alcohol and substance use reduction goals.
  • Placebo Comparator: Substance use information
    The substance use information condition will receive printed health information covering information about substance use (e.g., definitions, hazards, potential for addiction, injury, and other consequences). Staff will also discuss ways to utilize primary care or establish care with a primary care provider to provide ongoing follow-up.

Primary Outcome Measure

Self-reported substance use [ Time Frame: From baseline to the sixth month follow-up assessment ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterColumbusOhio43201-

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