Improving opioid use disorder treatment with peer support
Using Implementation Interventions and Peer Recovery Support to Improve Opioid Treatment Outcomes in Community Supervision
This study tests if having peer support can help people with opioid use disorder who are on probation get better treatment and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Brown University Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Durham, North Carolina and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04978168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a facilitated local change team intervention in enhancing medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) outcomes among probation clients. It employs a hybrid implementation-effectiveness design, where the first phase focuses on improving organizational engagement and implementation strategies, while the second phase assesses the impact of Peer Support Specialists on individual outcomes. The study is conducted across multiple sites in three states, involving collaboration between probation and community treatment staff to ensure comprehensive support for justice-involved individuals with opioid use disorder.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are on probation, diagnosed with opioid use disorder, and committed to engaging in treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently incarcerated or in court-mandated inpatient treatment will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve treatment outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder involved in the probation system.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar interventions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Community Provider Staff: Any front-line treatment provider at an agency participating in this study who: (a) provides support to MOUD clients, (b) has an active caseload including some individuals on probation, and (c) willing to commit to 12 months to the project. * Probation/Parole Staff: Any probation officer (PO) at an agency participating in this study who (a) has an active caseload, and (b) is willing to commit to 12 months to the project. * Individuals on Probation: (a) 18 years or older, (b) committed to probation within 90 days prior to study enrollment, (c) English speaking, (d) diagnosed with OUD, (e) have stable method of contact in community Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals on Probation: Currently incarcerated or in a court-mandated inpatient treatment.
Where this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina and 2 other locations
- Duke University — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- Temple University — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- Brown University — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rosemarie A Martin, PhD — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Rosemarie A Martin, PhD
- Email: Rosemarie_Martin@brown.edu
- Phone: 401-863-6656
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.