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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 341 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chestnut Health Systems Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06852170 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
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Chestnut Health Systems
Eugene, Oregon, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gracelyn Cruden, PhD, MA
- Email: gcruden@chestnut.org
- Phone: 541-461-5272
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.