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reSET-O RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial)

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Comprehensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Via reSET-O for a Hub and Spoke Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) System of Care.

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04129580
Enrollment
100
Registered
2019-10-17
Start date
2020-09-15
Completion date
2024-09-19
Last updated
2024-11-20

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Conditions

Opioid-use Disorder

Brief summary

This randomized controlled trial research study will be evaluating an app, reSET-O, owned by Pear Therapeutics, Inc., to evaluate treatment retention rates in individuals with opioid use disorder after initiating medication assisted treatment.

Detailed description

This randomized controlled trial research study will enroll 200 subjects, where half will be randomly assigned to treatment as usual (TAU) and the app, reSET-O (n = 100), and half will be assigned to TAU only (n = 100), in order to evaluate treatment retention rates in individuals with opioid use disorder after initiating medication assisted treatment. All subjects will participate in the study for a total of six months, and all subjects will attend five research appointments across the six months. Participants assigned to TAU + reSET-O will be expected to engage with the app, reSET-O, for the full six months. The app works as an extension of cognitive behavioral therapy as it provides psychoeducation related to opioid dependence and use, and is designed as an adjunctive treatment with medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

Interventions

The reSET-O app, owned by Pear Therapeutics, Inc., is designed to work as cognitive behavioral therapy, adjunctive to medication assisted treatment, for opioid use disorder. The app provides psychoeducation related to opioid use and dependence, coping skills, and skills to avoid relapse,

Sponsors

Columbia University
CollaboratorOTHER
Pear Therapeutics, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
CollaboratorNIH
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.
CollaboratorOTHER
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Single site, randomized controlled trial research study.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* 18 years of age or older * Diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD) as determined through routine clinical care * Recently starting outpatient treatment for OUD within the Penn State Health Hub and Spoke System of Care * Initiating MAT with buprenorphine-naloxone (suboxone), buprenorphine (Subutex), or methadone. Since buprenorphine (Subutex) is an FDA approved MAT for pregnant women with OUD, pregnant women are eligible to participate in the research study, assuming they meet all other eligibility requirements. * Prison inmates are eligible to participate in the study * Ability to read, write, and comprehend English

Exclusion criteria

* Initiating maintenance treatment that does not include MAT or switching to a maintenance treatment that does not include MAT (i.e.: detoxification and counseling treatment only without MAT). * Planning an outpatient detoxification * Judged by the evaluating physician or allied clinician to need a higher level of care (i.e.: residential or inpatient treatment) * Less than 18 years of age * Unable to read, write, and comprehend English

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Retention in Treatment on MAT for 6 Months After Enrolling in the Study6 monthsreSET-O is a mobile app designed to provide extended cognitive behavioral therapy for patients initiating medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). The first outcome being measure is treatment retention. We want to examine if participants enrolled in the study will maintain on MAT for 6 months after enrollment. This will be evaluated based on the number of appointments attended by the research participants. Data mining through our systems electronic medical record (EMR) will be conducted in order to count the number of attended appointments for study participants to gauge their treatment retention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Opioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Biological Specimen6 monthsPart of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on substance use. This will be measured by collecting urine drug screens to assess drug use (if any) at each research appointment. The number of endorsed drugs used (as indicated by a positive urine drug screen) will be counted and recorded for each research visit.
Opioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Participant Self-report6 monthsPart of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-o on substance use. This will be measured by participant self-report on the Timeline Follow Back Questionnaire (TLFB). The TLFB is a self-report measure that gages the participant's memory by using a calendar to assess drug use within a specific period of time. The number of endorsed drugs used (as indicated by the participant) will be counted and recorded for each research visit.
Overall Mental Health Symptoms Related to Depression and Anxiety as Assessed by the K-106 monthsPart of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on 6 month adherence and mediation of improvements in quality of life outcomes such as overall mental health symptoms as measured by participant self-report on the Kessler 10 (K-10). A score of one indicates that an individual experiences symptoms or issues None of the time, whereas a score of five indicates that an individual experiences symptoms or issues All of time. The scores are summed and total amounts will fall in one of four categories: Score under 20 = likely to be well; Score 20-24 = likely to have a mild mental disorder; Score 25-29 = likely to have a moderate mental disorder; and Score 30 or more = likely to have a severe mental disorder. Baseline measurements were assessed and compared with results at 24 weeks in each arm. A negative number indicates improvement over the course of the study.
Mental Health Symptoms Specific to Depression as Assessed by the PHQ-96 monthsPart of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on 6 month adherence and mediation of improvements in quality of life outcomes such as mental health specific to depression as measured by the participant self-report on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The PHQ-9 is a 9 item questionnaire that assesses depressive symptoms or issues using a likert scale from 0 to 3; 0 indicating no symptoms or issues and 3 indicating symptoms or issues occurring nearly every day. Scores are summed to calculate a total score. Scores 1-4 indicated minimal depression; scores 5-9 indicate mild depression; scores 10-14 indicate moderate depression; scores 15-19 indicated moderately severe depression; and scores 20-27 indicate severe depression. Baseline measurements were assessed and compared with results at 24 weeks in each arm. A negative number indicates improvement over the course of the study.
Mental Health Symptoms Related to PTSD as Assessed by the PCL-C6 monthsPart of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on 6 month adherence and mediation of improvements in quality of life outcomes such as mental health specific to post-traumatic stress disorder as measured by the participant self-report on the abbreviated PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C). The PCL-C is a 17 item questionnaire that assesses PTSD symptoms on a likert scale from one to five (one = no symptoms or issues; five = extreme symptoms or issues). The scores are summed and a score of 30 or more indicates clinical PTSD symptoms. Baseline measurements were assessed and compared with results at 24 weeks in each arm. A negative number indicates improvement over the course of the study.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-O
Participants randomly assigned to this arm will receive their TAU alongside the use of the app, reSET-O. reSET-O app: The reSET-O app, owned by Pear Therapeutics, Inc., is designed to work as cognitive behavioral therapy, adjunctive to medication assisted treatment, for opioid use disorder. The app provides psychoeducation related to opioid use and dependence, coping skills, and skills to avoid relapse,
48
TAU Only
Participants randomly assigned to this arm will receive their TAU only (no use of the app, reSET-O).
52
Total100

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up1425

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTreatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-OTotalTAU Only
Age, Continuous37.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7
36.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.1
36.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants9 Participants3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
42 Participants91 Participants49 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
7 Participants9 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
4 Participants8 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
37 Participants83 Participants46 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
48 participants100 participants52 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
24 Participants51 Participants27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants49 Participants25 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 480 / 52
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 480 / 52
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 480 / 52

Outcome results

Primary

Retention in Treatment on MAT for 6 Months After Enrolling in the Study

reSET-O is a mobile app designed to provide extended cognitive behavioral therapy for patients initiating medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). The first outcome being measure is treatment retention. We want to examine if participants enrolled in the study will maintain on MAT for 6 months after enrollment. This will be evaluated based on the number of appointments attended by the research participants. Data mining through our systems electronic medical record (EMR) will be conducted in order to count the number of attended appointments for study participants to gauge their treatment retention.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-ORetention in Treatment on MAT for 6 Months After Enrolling in the Study34 Participants
TAU OnlyRetention in Treatment on MAT for 6 Months After Enrolling in the Study27 Participants
Secondary

Mental Health Symptoms Related to PTSD as Assessed by the PCL-C

Part of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on 6 month adherence and mediation of improvements in quality of life outcomes such as mental health specific to post-traumatic stress disorder as measured by the participant self-report on the abbreviated PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C). The PCL-C is a 17 item questionnaire that assesses PTSD symptoms on a likert scale from one to five (one = no symptoms or issues; five = extreme symptoms or issues). The scores are summed and a score of 30 or more indicates clinical PTSD symptoms. Baseline measurements were assessed and compared with results at 24 weeks in each arm. A negative number indicates improvement over the course of the study.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-OMental Health Symptoms Related to PTSD as Assessed by the PCL-C-4.71 units on a scale
TAU OnlyMental Health Symptoms Related to PTSD as Assessed by the PCL-C-6.60 units on a scale
Secondary

Mental Health Symptoms Specific to Depression as Assessed by the PHQ-9

Part of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on 6 month adherence and mediation of improvements in quality of life outcomes such as mental health specific to depression as measured by the participant self-report on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The PHQ-9 is a 9 item questionnaire that assesses depressive symptoms or issues using a likert scale from 0 to 3; 0 indicating no symptoms or issues and 3 indicating symptoms or issues occurring nearly every day. Scores are summed to calculate a total score. Scores 1-4 indicated minimal depression; scores 5-9 indicate mild depression; scores 10-14 indicate moderate depression; scores 15-19 indicated moderately severe depression; and scores 20-27 indicate severe depression. Baseline measurements were assessed and compared with results at 24 weeks in each arm. A negative number indicates improvement over the course of the study.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-OMental Health Symptoms Specific to Depression as Assessed by the PHQ-9-2.93 units on a scale
TAU OnlyMental Health Symptoms Specific to Depression as Assessed by the PHQ-9-1.65 units on a scale
Secondary

Opioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Biological Specimen

Part of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on substance use. This will be measured by collecting urine drug screens to assess drug use (if any) at each research appointment. The number of endorsed drugs used (as indicated by a positive urine drug screen) will be counted and recorded for each research visit.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-OOpioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Biological Specimen32 Participants
TAU OnlyOpioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Biological Specimen33 Participants
Secondary

Opioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Participant Self-report

Part of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-o on substance use. This will be measured by participant self-report on the Timeline Follow Back Questionnaire (TLFB). The TLFB is a self-report measure that gages the participant's memory by using a calendar to assess drug use within a specific period of time. The number of endorsed drugs used (as indicated by the participant) will be counted and recorded for each research visit.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-OOpioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Participant Self-report23 Participants
TAU OnlyOpioid and Other Substance Abuse as Assessed Through Participant Self-report17 Participants
Secondary

Overall Mental Health Symptoms Related to Depression and Anxiety as Assessed by the K-10

Part of this study is looking at the effect of reSET-O on 6 month adherence and mediation of improvements in quality of life outcomes such as overall mental health symptoms as measured by participant self-report on the Kessler 10 (K-10). A score of one indicates that an individual experiences symptoms or issues None of the time, whereas a score of five indicates that an individual experiences symptoms or issues All of time. The scores are summed and total amounts will fall in one of four categories: Score under 20 = likely to be well; Score 20-24 = likely to have a mild mental disorder; Score 25-29 = likely to have a moderate mental disorder; and Score 30 or more = likely to have a severe mental disorder. Baseline measurements were assessed and compared with results at 24 weeks in each arm. A negative number indicates improvement over the course of the study.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) + reSET-OOverall Mental Health Symptoms Related to Depression and Anxiety as Assessed by the K-10-4.23 units on a scale
TAU OnlyOverall Mental Health Symptoms Related to Depression and Anxiety as Assessed by the K-10-4.66 units on a scale

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