Interdisciplinary support to smooth care transitions for hospitalized adults with substance use disorders
Official title: Evaluating the Feasibility of an Interdisciplinary Primary Care-based Intervention to Improve Transitions to Follow-Up Care for Hospitalized Patients With Substance Use Disorders: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by University of Utah · NCT07575373 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a team-based in-hospital and post-discharge program to help adults with substance use disorders move from hospital care to ongoing community treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 21, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07575373 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years and older hospitalized for any medical reason at University of Utah Medical Center with an electronic health record–documented substance use disorder.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a diagnosed substance use disorder or those who are incarcerated may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a single-site, unblinded pilot randomized trial at the University of Utah Medical Center. Participants with a diagnosed substance use disorder who are hospitalized are randomized to receive either the IntACT intervention plus usual care or usual care alone for four months. The IntACT program provides in-hospital discharge planning, proactive post-discharge outreach, intensive care management, peer support, and interim medical and SUD care coordination to help transition to long-term community-based treatment. Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness outcomes are measured alongside implementation metrics to understand the practicality of broader use. The study is sponsored by Michael Incze with NIDA collaboration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the IntACT approach could improve care transitions and enable earlier engagement in ongoing addiction and medical treatment after hospitalization.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar transition-support models in addiction care have shown feasibility and some signals of improved engagement, making this trial exploratory and novel in its hospital-to-community transition focus.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years and older * Hospitalized at University of Utah Medical Center (UUMC) for any medical reason, and * Electronic Health Record (EHR) documented diagnosis of any SUD. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently incarcerated * Tobacco use as only documented substance use disorder
Where it's running
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University of Utah Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Incze, MD — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Michael Incze, MD
- Email: michael.incze@hsc.utah.edu
- Phone: 801-581-7822
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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.