Remote Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution and Education to Prevent Drug Overdose (NCT07128485) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Remote Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution and Education to Prevent Drug Overdose
United States100 participantsStarted 2027-01
Plain-language summary
This Type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation randomized controlled trial, Remote Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution and Education to Prevent Drug Overdose, aims to address the United States opioid crisis driven by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids by reducing overdose rates. It is supported by and included in the HEAL Initiative. This study would be the first national, fully remote trial to assess the impact of fentanyl test strips on overdose outcomes, using a novel 2x2 design crossing fentanyl test strip distribution and education to determine which approach most significantly reduces overdose rates while minimizing costs. This research will inform scalability around mail-based fentanyl test strip distribution and education programs to address the nation's opioid overdose crisis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years old
* English-speaking and reading
* Report using illicit opioids and/or stimulants (including counterfeit pills) within the past 3 months per the ASSIST
* Able and willing to provide informed consent
* Reside in any of the US states where fentanyl test strips are legal with no plans to move out of state for at least 12 months
* Reside in any of the US states where FTS are legal with no plans to move out of state for at least 12 months
* Be able and willing to provide the names and contact information of three close contacts to reach if the participant cannot be reached
Exclusion Criteria:
* Living in a restricted environment (e.g., prison)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.