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Young HEROES Trial

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT IDNCT04811014ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 4

Target enrollment

250

Study length

about 9.4 years

Ages

13–17

Locations

1 site in TX

About this study

This trial is testing a new way to help young people with opioid use disorder. It involves outreach, medication, counseling, and peer support to see if it helps them stay engaged in treatment and reduces overdoses.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Participate in Assertive Outreach
  • 2.Participate in Individual Counseling
  • 3.Participate in Peer Recovery Support Services
  • +3 more
PhasePhase 4
DrugBuprenorphine
Routeinjection

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low7%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Drug classes

buprenorphine, opioid partial agonist (Partial opioid agonist; relieves pain and treats opioid dependence), opioid antagonist (Opioid antagonist; blocks opioid receptors)

Drug routes

injection, sublingual (Sublingual Tablet)

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health