A new digital training program for peer recovery supporters
DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL PEER RECOVERY SUPPORTER TRAINING PLATFORM TO DISSEMINATE EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING AT SCALE
NA · Thrive Digital Health, LLC · NCT07044531
This project tests whether a fully online training platform, either alone or combined with live Zoom sessions, helps people training to be peer recovery supporters improve their knowledge, skills, and adherence compared with usual training.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Thrive Digital Health, LLC (industry) |
| Locations | 1 site (Solon, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT07044531 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Thrive Digital Health is developing the Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) to standardize and scale training for Peer Recovery Support Service (PRSS) providers. Prospective PRSS providers in the U.S. will be assigned to training-as-usual, a fully asynchronous TDPP course, or TDPP plus live Zoom sessions to compare outcomes. Primary measures include knowledge gain, fidelity/adherence to PRSS methods, and observable skill in delivering recovery support. The program aims to test feasibility, acceptability, and whether the digital platform can deliver superior training outcomes versus typical approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are U.S. adults (18+) preparing to serve as peer recovery supporters who have at least one year of continuous sobriety and can read/speak English and complete online and phone follow-ups.
Not a fit: People who do not meet the sobriety requirement, cannot read or speak English, have active suicidal ideation or severe anxiety, significant medical illness, or lack reliable computer/phone access are unlikely to benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the platform could expand access to standardized, higher-quality peer recovery support by producing more skilled PRSS providers across the country.
How similar studies have performed: Digital training and peer-support programs have shown promise in related settings, but a fully asynchronous, standards-based PRSS training platform with optional live coaching is a relatively novel and less-tested approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Eligible participants will be prospective PRSS providers residing in the U.S., ages 18 and over, with at least one year of continuous sobriety. \- Exclusion Criteria: We will exclude individuals with eligibility questionnaire responses indicating: (a) an inability to read or speak English; (b) active suicidal ideation (PHQ-9, Item 9); (c) severe anxiety (GAD-7 \>15); (d) significant medical illnesses, and; (e) unable to complete the baseline assessment or unavailable for computer and telephone follow-ups over the approximately ten month study period. \-
Where this trial is running
Solon, Ohio
- Thrive Digital Health — Solon, Ohio, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christopher Pesce, JD/MBA — Thrive Digital Health, LLC
- Study coordinator: Christopher Pesce, JD/MBA
- Email: cpesce@thrivedigitalhealth.us
- Phone: 617-784-8715
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol Use Disorders, Recovery Support Services, Peer Recovery Coaching, Peer Recovery Support Services