Online Naloxone Education for Drug Overdose

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byIngrid Binswanger, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?In the setting of naloxone standing orders, this study will assess the impact of a targeted, web-based overdose prevention and naloxone intervention for patients prescribed chronic opioid therapy. Outcomes are changes in opioid risk behaviors, naloxone uptake, and knowledge about overdose and naloxone.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who are on long-term opioid medication and have a health plan covering naloxone, which can reverse overdoses. They must be able to access the internet and speak English. It's not for those in hospice care or with do-not-resuscitate orders.

Inclusion Criteria

You are currently taking chronic opioid medication as part of your treatment plan.

18 years of age or greater

Have a health plan which covers the formulation of naloxone available at the pharmacy they received their opioid prescriptions from.

Exclusion Criteria

Hospice enrollment

No internet access

You have an order that says you do not want to be resuscitated in case of a medical emergency.

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Participant Groups

The study tests a web-based program called Naloxone Navigator (NN) designed to prevent drug overdose among patients taking opioids regularly. It measures if NN changes their risk behaviors, increases naloxone use, and improves knowledge about overdoses.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Naloxone NavigatorExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Targeted, web-based animated video (Naloxone Navigator \[NN\]): This arm is a web-based intervention targeted to patients receiving chronic opioid therapy identified in the electronic health record. Participants in this arm have access to naloxone under standing orders from the pharmacy or with a prescription from their providers.

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Participants in the usual care arm will receive usual care from their health plan, pharmacy and clinicians. As part of usual care, participants can access naloxone through physician prescription or standing orders.