Digital training program for counselors to improve treatment rates for families affected by opioid use disorder
Phase II: Scalable Digital Delivery of Evidence-based Training for Addiction Professionals to Maximize Treatment Admission and Retention Rates of Opioid Use Disorder in Affected Families
This study is testing a new digital training program for counselors to see if it helps them better support families dealing with opioid use disorder and improve treatment rates.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | We The Village, Inc. Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06685003 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of digital training for Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT) targeted at professionals working with families impacted by opioid use disorder (OUD). It involves optimizing a digital training product based on feedback and conducting a randomized control trial comparing three levels of digital training. Participants will be assessed on their knowledge, fidelity to CRAFT, and the impact on treatment entry and retention over a 12-week period. The study seeks to demonstrate the efficacy of digital training in improving counselor skills and client outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are counselors over 19 years old who work with clients affected by opioid use disorder and have not previously been certified in CRAFT.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in counseling or do not work with families impacted by opioid use disorder may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve treatment rates for families affected by opioid use disorder through enhanced counselor training.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with digital training approaches in similar contexts, indicating potential for this method.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be over 19 * Live in the US * Work in a counselor-related profession * Have counseling work that involves clients * Work with CSOs impacted by OUD, or could work with this type of client * Have not been certified in CRAFT * Have not participated in the 2023 WTV counselor training pilot study * Be able to provide at least 45-minute individual counselor sessions to at least one CSO (CSO) * Be able and willing to complete intervention activities over the course of the 12-week study as determined by the random assignment including: participating in the tutorial and training and submitting the required session audiotapes * Report having access to a computer and smartphone with internet access, email, and word processing capability * Demonstrate complete understanding of the requirements for participation in the study by reading and signing the consent form and completing the online consent quiz or confirmation call * Provide valid locator information to allow research and CRAFT training staff to contact them to schedule study-related appointments * Complete the first assessment mock session with our standardized patient (SP) and pre-tutorial surveys Exclusion Criteria: * Does not agree to participate * Does not complete the baseline assessment requirements * Is not English-speaking * Participated in the Qualitative Review aspect of the study
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- We The Village, Inc. — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jane Macky, MA
- Email: jane@wethevillage.co
- Phone: 9176844267
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.