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.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Treatments:
Buprenorphine Buprenorphine, Naloxone Drug Combination Naloxone