Using parents and peers to help young adults recover from drug use
Leveraging Parents and Peer Recovery Supports to Increase Recovery Capital in Emerging Adults With Polysubstance Use: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Scaling up of Launch
This study is testing a new support program for young adults aged 18-26 who are dealing with drug use, to see if involving their parents and peers can help them recover better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chestnut Health Systems Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06414993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an innovative service package called Launch, designed for emerging adults aged 18-26 struggling with polysubstance use. The program involves both the emerging adult and a supportive parent or parental figure, providing peer recovery support services while training parents in an evidence-based approach known as contingency management. Participants will be randomized into different groups to assess the effectiveness of various combinations of virtual and in-person support. The study also seeks to gather insights from payors and providers to enhance future implementation of the service.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include emerging adults aged 18-26 who misuse multiple substances and have a supportive parent willing to participate in their recovery.
Not a fit: Patients with unstable conditions requiring intensive treatment, such as those with active suicidal or homicidal intentions, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes for young adults dealing with polysubstance use by leveraging family support.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in utilizing family and peer support in substance use recovery.
Eligibility criteria
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This study has four different participants: (1) Emerging Adult (EA)/Parent Pairs, (2) Peer Workers, (3) Parent Coaches, and (4) Payors/Providers of Recovery Services. 1. Emerging Adult (EA)/Parent Pairs Inclusion Criteria: * EA (aged 18-26) who reports (1) misuse of opioids and/or stimulants and at least one other substance in the same week during the past 30 days, (2) at least one SU disorder reported by EA or parent as assessed via the DSM-V Checklist, and (3) has a supportive parent willing to be virtually coached to deliver CM-EA. Participating "parents" can include any supportive adult who is in a financially supportive caregiving role for the EA and has the desire and ability to implement the CM-EA program Exclusion Criteria: * Only EAs that present with unstable conditions requiring intensive treatment, such as hospital interventions, will be excluded from the sample. Examples of these conditions include participant reports of active suicidal or homicidal intentions or requests for medically supervised detox services. 2. Peer Workers Inclusion Criteria: * Certified peer worker (aged 18+) willing to be trained in vocational/educational skill building and participate in research protocols with study-enrolled emerging adult clients. Exclusion Criteria: * None 3. Parent Coaches Inclusion Criteria: * Individual (18+) with a background in clinical work willing to be trained in Contingency Management for Emerging Adults (CM-EA) and participate in research protocols with study-enrolled parent clients. Exclusion Criteria: * None 4. .Payors/Providers of Recovery Services Inclusion Criteria: * Individual (18+) who works at an administrative level at an organization that provides or pays for recovery services that would potentially fund or otherwise support the implementation of Launch services willing to be interviewed. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Eugene, Oregon
- Chestnut Health Systems — Eugene, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tess K Drazdowski, PhD — Chestnut Health Systems
- Study coordinator: Tess K Drazdowski, PhD
- Email: tkdrazdowski@chestnut.org
- Phone: 309-451-7755
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.