Addressing Racial Disparities in Opioid Overdose Using Peer Recovery Coach Training and mHealth Platform

Part of paid clinical trials in New York, New York.

Sponsor
Friends Research Institute, Inc.
Study ID
NCT06573476
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Opioid Use Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 99 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • PRC supported text + AI driven CSDH-enhanced text — BEHAVIORAL
    In interventional Arm-1, PRC-supported text check-ins to participants (3x/week) will be provided by PRC study staff in addition to automated AI-driven texts. The PRC will personalize text "check-ins" to participants based on: (a) baseline CSDH needs (e.g., food insecurity, legal aid); (b) initial intake visit in primary care or challenges with service entry; and (c) content outlined in the CSH training addressing emerging participant challenges.
  • AI driven CSDH-enhanced text only — BEHAVIORAL
    In interventional Arm-2, participants will receive the AI-driven CSDH-enhanced text messaging only. Participants in this arm will not receive text support from the PRC.
  • Treatment as Usual (TAU) — BEHAVIORAL
    In Arm-3, the control group, individuals randomized to the control arm will receive treatment as usual (i.e., verbal instructions and NYC Dept of Health pamphlets detailing access to OUD and social services). No services will be provided except for social/clinical service referrals given at the end of each REDCap visit.

Study Details

The study aims to adapt an existing Cultural Structural Humility (CSH) training into a video format for peer recovery coaches (PRCs) and refine an AI-driven texting tool to reinforce the training. After refining these tools using user-centered design, a pilot test will be conducted to assess their impact on the uptake of opioid treatment and social services. The study will also evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention to inform future large-scale trials.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 25, 2025
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Mar 1, 2027
Completion
Mar 15, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
180 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Arm-1: PRC supported text+ AI driven CSDH-enhanced text
    Individuals randomized to Arm-1 will receive PRC-supported text check-ins and AI-driven CSDH-enhanced text messaging.
  • Experimental: Intervention Arm-2: AI driven CSDH-enhanced text only
    Individuals randomized to Arm-2 will receive the AI-driven CSDH-enhanced text messaging only
  • Placebo Comparator: Control Arm 3- Treatment as Usual
    Individuals randomized to the control arm will receive treatment as usual.

Primary Outcome Measure

Estimated Rate of PRC-PWUO Contact [ Time Frame: 3 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
START Treatment and RecoveryNew YorkNew York11238
Ana Ventuneac, PhD
[email protected]
718-260-2931

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