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Clinical trials and research at Friends Research Institute, INC.
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 clinical trials run by Friends Research Institute, INC. that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 3 (1). There are also 26 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $20.6 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 4Clinical trials
- 26NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| STORC: Training a support person plus patient navigation after birth | — | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Recruiting | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Scaling NavSTAR patient navigation across a health system | — | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Recruiting | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Training peer recovery coaches and an AI texting platform to improve buprenorphine access for Black and Latinx adults with opioid use disorder | — | New York, New York | Recruiting | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Monthly extended‑release buprenorphine versus daily sublingual buprenorphine for jailed adults with opioid use disorder | Phase 3 | Baltimore, Maryland and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Mar 12, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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STORC: Training a support person plus patient navigation after birth
We’re testing whether training a designated support person and using patient navigation after delivery helps people with opioid use disorder build recovery resources and stay in treatment.
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Scaling NavSTAR patient navigation across a health system
This project will test whether NavSTAR, a hospital-to-community patient navigation program, helps adults with moderate-to-severe opioid use disorder start and stay in opioid agonist treatment after discharge.
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Training peer recovery coaches and an AI texting platform to improve buprenorphine access for Black and Latinx adults with opioid use disorder
This project will test whether short video training for peer recovery coaches combined with an AI-driven texting tool helps Black and Latinx adults with opioid use disorder start buprenorphine and connect to social services.
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Monthly extended‑release buprenorphine versus daily sublingual buprenorphine for jailed adults with opioid use disorder
This project will test whether monthly extended‑release buprenorphine or daily sublingual buprenorphine helps adults with moderate-to-severe opioid use disorder who are about to be released from jail stay in treatment and avoid relapse.
NIH-funded research (26)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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PATHH: A patient navigation program to improve housing and health for women survivors of violence
A randomized trial tests whether a patient navigation program can help women who survived violence secure stable housing and better health care.
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Buprenorphine options via telemedicine for people leaving jail
A patient-centered study will let adults leaving Maryland jails choose between two forms of buprenorphine, to be taken remotely with telemedicine and pharmacy support.
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Treating polysubstance use in methadone maintenance with a digital rewards app
A study tests whether using a smartphone app to provide rewards for staying abstinent from opiates and cocaine and for picking up methadone can help people stay in treatment longer.
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Near‑real‑time detection of suspected drug overdose deaths
This project uses information collected by coroners and medical examiners to quickly flag likely drug overdose deaths so public health teams can act faster.
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Phone app that rewards methadone patients for staying in treatment and avoiding opioids and cocaine
A smartphone app gives rewards to people on methadone to help them stay in treatment and avoid opioid and cocaine use.
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Patient navigation to connect people with opioid use disorder to care after hospital discharge
This program pairs hospitalized people with opioid use disorder with a patient navigator who helps them start and stay on opioid agonist treatment after leaving the hospital.
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Support for people grieving a drug overdose loss
This project offers a short social-worker outreach program for adults who lost someone to a drug overdose to help with grief, health, and connections to services.
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Reducing racial gaps in opioid overdoses with peer recovery coach training and mobile support
An AI-powered texting program plus trained peer recovery coaches to help people who use opioids connect with treatment, support, and social services.
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Understanding New Take-Home Methadone Rules
This research looks at how recent changes to take-home methadone rules are affecting people receiving treatment for opioid use disorder.
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Improving responses to drug overdose deaths using real-time data tracking
This study is testing a new tool called the Suspected Potential Overdose Tracker (SPOT) to help quickly identify drug overdose deaths, so that we can better respond to the overdose crisis and support communities affected by it.
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Comparing Buprenorphine Medications for Opioid Use Disorder After Jail Release
This project compares two forms of buprenorphine medication to help people manage opioid use disorder as they leave jail and return to their communities.
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Studying support for people who have lost loved ones to drug overdose
This study is looking at how a special support program called SWORD can help people who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses by providing emotional and practical help from trained social workers.
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Using AI and peer support to reduce racial disparities in opioid care
This study is working to make it easier for Black and Latinx individuals with opioid use disorder to get the help they need by using a friendly texting tool and support from trained peers who understand their experiences.
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Comparing two forms of buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder after jail release
This study is looking at how well two types of buprenorphine help people with opioid use disorder who are coming out of jail, to see which one works better for staying off opioids and supporting long-term recovery.
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Reducing stigma for people living with HIV who use substances
This study is designed to support people living with HIV who also deal with substance use issues by helping them overcome the negative feelings they may have about themselves, using a friendly group program that includes fun activities and discussions.
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Impact of changes in methadone treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people get methadone treatment for opioid use disorder, focusing on things like take-home doses and online appointments, to see how these changes have affected patient care and treatment success.
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A mobile app to support individuals with substance use disorders involved in the justice system
This study is testing a new mobile app that helps adults with substance use issues who are on probation or parole by giving them tools and support to stay on track with their recovery.
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Improving access to opioid treatment for patients after hospital discharge
This study is looking at how having a friendly guide, called a patient navigator, can help people with opioid use disorder get the treatment they need after leaving the hospital, especially in communities that might not have easy access to care.
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Improving support for Black and Latinx individuals affected by opioid use through technology and training.
This study is creating a helpful training program and a mobile app to support Black and Latinx individuals dealing with opioid use, offering them personalized help through texts and videos to make it easier for them to find treatment and overcome challenges.
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Linking opioid use disorder treatment at STD clinics using buprenorphine
This study is looking at the best ways to help people with opioid use disorder get the treatment they need when they visit public STD clinics, by trying out different methods to see which one helps them start and stick with their recovery.
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Using long-acting naltrexone to help prisoners with opioid use disorders after release
This study is looking at how well a long-lasting injection of naltrexone can help people with opioid use problems who are about to be released from prison, by giving them the treatment before they leave and continuing it after they return home, to see if it helps them stick with their recovery.
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Creating a new measure to understand gender identity in transgender and gender diverse individuals
This study is working to create a new tool to better understand gender identity for transgender and gender diverse people by talking to them about their experiences and feelings, and then testing it with more individuals to make sure it truly captures their unique journeys.
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Comparing two medications for treating opioid dependence in individuals leaving jail
This study is looking at how well two medications, naltrexone and buprenorphine, help people who are coming out of jail and trying to overcome opioid dependence, by seeing which one works better for staying on track and improving their lives.
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Using buprenorphine to help probationers and parolees access treatment for opioid use disorder
This study is looking at whether giving buprenorphine right away to people on probation or parole helps them do better in their recovery compared to the usual treatment options, and it involves 320 participants who will be followed for a year to see how they progress.
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Tracking suspected drug overdose deaths quickly using data from death investigators
This study is working on a new tool to quickly spot suspected drug overdose deaths, helping public health programs respond faster and more accurately to the opioid crisis.
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Improving treatment retention for patients using methadone and cocaine
This study is testing a new app that helps people in methadone treatment for opioid use who also use cocaine by offering support and rewards for reaching their treatment goals, to see if it can help them stay in treatment longer and reduce the chances of relapse or overdose.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Friends Research Institute, INC. are recruiting right now?
4, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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