Digitally Enhanced Peer Doula Model for Perinatal Patients With Substance Use Disorder

Conditions

• Perinatal Substance Use

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Digitally Enhanced Peer Doula Model of Care — OTHER
  In the digitally enhanced peer doula model of care, patients with perinatal substance use disorder are partnered with a recovery support peer doula who is able to provide synchronous or asynchronous support. This support can include in-person and text-based and/or telehealth support, in addition to assistance scheduling and arranging transport to appointments for both SUD and peripartum care, and assisting with access to food, transportation and housing. Additionally, these patients are offered a free smartphone and data plan for pregnancy and one-year postpartum.

Study Details

The goal of this pilot study is to learn if a digitally enhanced peer doula program for people with perinatal substance use disorders (PSUD) is feasible and acceptable to patients and staff at two clinics. Participants will include staff members, such as healthcare providers, recovery support doulas, and administrators, who work at one of the two clinics. It will also include PSUD patients receiving care through the digitally enhanced peer doula program. Participants will be asked to complete short surveys and take part in a one-time interview with research staff. This study will also explore engagement in perinatal substance use disorder treatment and prenatal and postpartum visits.

Key Dates

Start date

Jun 1, 2026

Status verified

Jun 2026

Primary completion

Jan 31, 2027

Completion

Feb 28, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment

100 participants (estimated)

Arms

• Arm: Patient Participants Cohort 1
  Patient Participants who have not yet been exposed to the peer doula model of care or have been exposed for less than 30 days
• Arm: Patient Participants Cohort 2
  Patient Participants who have been exposed to the peer doula model of care for at least 30 days
• Arm: Site Staff Participants
  Site staff participants who have been exposed to the peer doula model of care at their clinical site

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) [ Time Frame: At enrollment ]

Central Contacts

• Elizabeth Saunders, PhD
  603-646-7006
  [email protected]
• Kathleen Bell, MS
  603-646-7038
  [email protected]

Locations (2)

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