Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Improving substance use services in Oregon through data-driven decision-making

Official title: Supporting Data-driven Decision-Making to Support Substance Use Service Expansion Policies and to Prevent Overdoses

Run by Chestnut Health Systems · NCT06852170 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to help Oregon's service providers and health officials use data better to improve substance use services and reduce overdoses.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment341 (estimated)
SponsorChestnut Health Systems
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Eugene, Oregon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 6, 2025
Main results expectedJune 1, 2028
Study endsAugust 31, 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT06852170 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this project are local or regional decision makers involved in substance use service delivery, including policy developers and front-line workers.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not involved in decision-making roles related to substance use services may not receive direct benefits from this project.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to enhance the decision-making capabilities of Oregon's community service providers, public health officials, and other stakeholders by providing them with actionable data related to substance use services. The study will refine and test a novel implementation strategy that engages cross-sector decision makers and delivers relevant data in user-friendly formats. By addressing critical knowledge gaps, the project seeks to inform impactful decisions that can reduce substance use service gaps and overdoses, ultimately improving public health outcomes in Oregon.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to more effective allocation of resources and improved substance use services, ultimately reducing overdose rates in Oregon.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its specific application to Oregon's context, similar studies have shown success in utilizing data-driven strategies to inform health policy and service delivery.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Sample 1: Local or Regional Decision Makers

* At least 18 years old
* Has decision-making authority within their professional role related to substance use service delivery, including leadership responsible for developing policy (e.g. executive directors) OR middle-managers (e.g., case managers, supervisor) and front-line workers responsible for service delivery decisions OR Responsible for developing local or state policy related to substance use/behavioral health and/or the criminal justice system OR Advises these decision makers (e.g., legislative staff, data analysts)

These individuals will be drawn from organizations with the following perspectives: behavioral health, public health, health payer, first responders, health advocacy.

Sample 2: State or Local Decision Makers

* At least 18 years old
* Has decision-making authority within their professional role related to substance use service delivery, including leadership responsible for developing policy (e.g. executive directors) OR middle-managers (e.g., case managers, supervisor) and front-line workers responsible for service delivery decisions OR Responsible for developing local or state policy related to substance use/behavioral health and/or the criminal justice system OR Advises these decision makers (e.g., legislative staff, data analysts)

Exclusion Criteria:

* None.

Where it's running

  • Chestnut Health Systems
    Eugene, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.