User Acceptability of a Device-Based Opioid Overdose Intervention

A Proof of Concept, Randomized, Single Center Study on Frameworks for Wearable Devices to Sense and Respond to Opioid Overdoses

This pilot study evaluates the needs of opioid users for a device-based intervention for opioid overdoses. The results of this one-time short questionnaire will inform development of a novel naloxone delivery device.

All opioid overdose related deaths can be prevented with the timely delivery of Naloxone. This study is a one-time, preliminary survey of participants with opioid use disorder to assess the need for, and community attitudes towards, a wearable device capable of autonomously detecting and responding to an opioid overdose. The results of this survey will be used to guide ongoing development of a de novo device. This study will be conducted over a 3 month period and survey participants from the Kensington Neighborhood in North Philadelphia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have used opioids for more than 3 months or will be having surgery where opioids will be administered

  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Moderate to severe chronic pain treated with opioids or recreational use

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy