A Text Messaging Program to Help Prevent Early Opioid Relapse
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Substance-Related Disorders
In brief
The objective is to determine feasibility and acceptability of a text message (SMS)-based relapse prevention intervention as measured through: (1) study retention and SMS query completion rates and (2) participant ratings of PIER1 interest, perceived efficacy, and ease of use. Methods: A mixed methods study of adult (age \>=18) ED patients who seek treatment for opioids and have evidence of dependence based on Rapid Opioid Dependence Screen (RODS) score of \>3 and are being discharged to outpatient (community) resources. All participants receive standard of care in the ED, complete a baseline web survey, are asked to text with us for at least 7 days (up to a max of 28 days) and are asked to complete a follow-up phone call between day 8 and 14. Investigators expect preliminary findings to support a relapse prevention intervention delivered through SMS. Based on feedback from this mixed methods study, investigators plan to test a refined SMS program in a randomized trial.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02846649
- Run by
- University of Pittsburgh
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2016-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-05-05
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 18 - 60 years
- Seeking treatment for substance abuse (chief complaint of "detox")
- English speaking
- Opioid dependence (nursing history of opioid use + RODS score>3)
- Ownership of a mobile phone with text messaging
- Medically and psychologically stable (as determined by the clinician or investigator)
You may not qualify if…
- No mobile phone ownership or mobile phone without text messaging capabilities
- Incarcerated/in police custody
- Being treated for a self-inflicted injury or suicidal ideation (as determined by the clinician)
- Medical condition affecting cognition (as determined by the clinician or investigator's discretion)
- Unable to read, speak, or comprehend English (at the clinician or investigator's discretion)
- Patients who are under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol (at the clinician or investigator's discretion)
Where it is running
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Emergency Department — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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