Improving Substance Use Screening in Primary Care
The STop UNhealthy Substance Use Now Trial
This study is testing different ways to improve how primary care clinics screen for and help with substance use problems to see which methods work best.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 144 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Cincinnati, Ohio and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06524232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The STop UNhealthy Substance Use Now Trial (STUN II) is a multisite trial designed to evaluate various strategies for enhancing the implementation of screening and interventions for substance use disorders in primary care settings. It will compare the effectiveness of practice facilitation alone versus combinations of practice facilitation with learning collaboratives and performance incentives. The study aims to enroll 144 clinic staff from 48 primary care practices to assess how these strategies impact the uptake of evidence-based screening and interventions for substance use disorders. Additionally, it will explore factors that may influence the effectiveness of these implementation strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are clinic staff members from primary care practices who have leadership roles and provide care for adult patients.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in primary care practices or who are not clinic staff members may not receive any benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this trial could lead to improved screening and treatment for substance use disorders in primary care, ultimately benefiting patients with these conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar implementation strategies in improving substance use disorder interventions, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinic staff members from primary care practices who provide care for adult patients and have a leadership role within the practice (e.g. lead physician, practice manager, lead medical assistant/nurse, clinical champion) Exclusion Criteria: * Clinic staff members who already have ongoing involvement in programs that would conflict with or preclude this study
Where this trial is running
Cincinnati, Ohio and 2 other locations
- Bon Secours Mercy Health — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Ohio Association of Community Health Centers — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Daniel E Jonas, MD, MPH — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Daniel E Jonas, MD, MPH
- Email: daniel.jonas@osumc.edu
- Phone: 614-293-8054
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.