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Intervention for Persons Leaving Residential Substance Abuse Treatment

Intervention for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders Leaving Residential Tx

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02670902
Enrollment
60
Registered
2016-02-02
Start date
2017-05-01
Completion date
2020-12-31
Last updated
2022-11-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Substance Use Disorders

Keywords

Residential substance use treatment, Transition

Brief summary

This research uses a multi-phase approach to adapt and implement an established intervention, Critical Time Intervention, for a new population and setting among individuals with substance use who are at risk of relapse following residential substance abuse treatment. The goals of the study are to: (PHASE 1) identify challenges and strategies of community reentry among individuals in residential substance abuse treatment and their providers and social support networks (e.g., family, friends, community members); (PHASE 2) adapt CTI for individuals in residential substance abuse treatment to prepare them for discharge and transition back into the community; and (PHASE 3) conduct a pilot study to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of the adapted CTI compared to enhanced usual discharge planning services.

Detailed description

This randomized pilot study will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of the adapted CTI compared to enhanced usual discharge planning services. More specifically, 60 participants will be randomized to either CTI (n=30) or enhanced usual discharge planning services (n=30) at the time of discharge. Participants will complete a baseline interview (prior to randomization) and 3-, 6-, 9- and 12-month follow-up assessments post-discharge.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALCritical Time Intervention-Residential (CTI-R)

CTI-R is a 9-month, time-limited intervention that aims to produce an enduring impact by effectively linking individuals to both professional services (substance abuse and health and mental health providers) and social supports (e.g., family and friends) and by providing emotional and practical support. Participants in the CTI-R condition will also receive usual discharge services from the residential substance abuse treatment program.

BEHAVIORALEnhanced Usual Discharge Services-Residential

The enhanced usual discharge condition encompasses the regular discharge services offered at the residential treatment program plus enhanced transition services.

Sponsors

New York University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Eligible participants will be enrolled in residential substance abuse treatment and who are at least 18 years of age, speak English, and expect to be discharged within 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

* Individuals that do not meet the aforementioned inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.More specifically, the following categories will be excluded: 1. Anyone under the age of 18 2. Non-English speaking individuals due to limited resources 3. Individuals who are considered vulnerable/protected populations, including children, pregnant women, and prisoners. 4. Individuals judged by clinical treatment staff to be in immediate crisis, i.e., suicide watch or inadequate decisional capacity to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
EnrollmentBaselineProportion of participants enrolled in the study as measured by the research records
Change in retention3, 6, 9, and 12 monthsProportion of participants completed the study as measured by the research records
Short-term Relapse3 monthsProportion of participants who relapsed (i.e., substance use) as measured by Addiction Severity Index
Use of aftercare services3 monthsProportion of participants who were linked to aftercare services (i.e. substance use treatment) at the time of discharge as measured by the Treatment Service Review (TSR)
Housing3 monthsProportion of participants housed at the time of discharge

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Social Support3, 6, and 9 monthsLevel of social support as measured by the 8-item modified Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey
Long-term Social Support12 monthsLevel of social support as measured by the 8-item modified Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey
Change in Self-Efficacy3, 6, and 9 monthsLevel of self-efficacy as measured by I feel like I'm in control of my alcohol or drug use.
Short-term Social Support3 monthsLevel of social support as measured by the 8-item modified Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey
Change in Mental Health3, 6, and 9 monthsLevel of mental health severity as measured by the Brief Symptom Inventory
Long-term Mental Health12 monthsLevel of mental health severity as measured by the Brief Symptom Inventory
Long-term Self-Efficacy12 monthsLevel of self-efficacy as measured by I feel like I'm in control of my alcohol or drug use.
Short-term Self-Efficacy3 monthsLevel of self-efficacy as measured by I feel like I'm in control of my alcohol or drug use.
Short-term Mental Health3 monthsLevel of mental health severity as measured by the Brief Symptom Inventory
Change in Relapse3, 6, and 9 monthsProportion of participants who relapsed (i.e., substance use) as measured by Addiction Severity Index
Long-term Relapse12 monthsProportion of participants who relapsed (i.e., substance use) as measured by Addiction Severity Index

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026