NCT01344122

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to see whether or not a strategic planning process is able to introduce and sustain improvements in the working relationship between probation/parole departments and community-based addiction treatment agencies that provide medication assisted therapy (MAT) for individuals with opioid or alcohol dependence. In addition, this study seeks to improve probation/parole agency personnel's knowledge and perceptions about MAT, and increase the number of appropriate referrals to community treatment agencies that provide MAT. There are three phases to this study. Phase 1 includes a pilot study to determine the quality and availability of client level records and the collection of baseline data (the pilot study protocol was previously submitted to TMH IRB). Phase 2 will consist of a Knowledge, Perceptions and Information (KPI) intervention during which probation/parole agencies will undergo training to increase knowledge about the effectiveness of MAT, and complete a post training assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of the KPI intervention. During Phase 3, probation/parole agencies will be randomly assigned to a 12-month Organizational Linkage Intervention (OLI) condition or to control (no further intervention). Agencies assigned to the OLI will establish a Pharmacotherapy Exchange Council (PEC) that consists of staff from both the probation/parole and community treatment agencies. The PEC will undergo a strategic planning process to increase the availability of MAT for opiate and/or alcohol dependent individuals who are on probation/parole.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2010

Typical duration for not_applicable

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2010

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 21, 2011

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 28, 2011

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

October 30, 2014

Status Verified

October 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

2.9 years

First QC Date

April 21, 2011

Last Update Submit

October 28, 2014

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Opinions About MAT

    Measures knowledge, perceptions, and intentions regarding the use of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of opioid and alcohol dependence. Will be assessed at baseline, post-training, post intervention, and 6-month follow-up.

    6-month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Interorganizational Relationships

    6-month follow-up

  • Referrals to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

    6-Month Follow-up

Study Arms (2)

KPI training only

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Study sites randomized to this arm will receive a knowledge, perceptions and information (KPI) training for community correctional and treatment staff to address knowledge, perceptions, and information regarding local resources about MAT.

Other: KPI training only

KPI plus OLI

EXPERIMENTAL

Study sites randomized to this arm will receive the KPI training plus a Organizational Linkage Intervention (OLI) that will: (a) establish a local Pharmacotherapy Exchange Council (PEC) among agencies important for the implementation of MAT in community corrections; (b) facilitate a strategic planning process within the PEC to increase the availability of MAT for opiate and/or alcohol dependent individuals who are on probation/parole; and (c) identify a community corrections coordinator in one of the local agencies to operationalize and implement the strategic plan.

Other: KPI plus OLI

Interventions

See comparison arm description.

KPI training only

See experimental arm description.

KPI plus OLI

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Probation/parole or community treatment agency staff.

Contact the study team to discuss eligibility requirements. They can help determine if this study is right for you.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Friedmann PD, Wilson D, Knudsen HK, Ducharme LJ, Welsh WN, Frisman L, Knight K, Lin HJ, James A, Albizu-Garcia CE, Pankow J, Hall EA, Urbine TF, Abdel-Salam S, Duvall JL, Vocci FJ. Effect of an organizational linkage intervention on staff perceptions of medication-assisted treatment and referral intentions in community corrections. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2015 Mar;50:50-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2014.10.001. Epub 2014 Oct 14.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Opioid-Related DisordersAlcohol-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Narcotic-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Peter D Friedmann, MD, MPH

    Rhode Island Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 21, 2011

First Posted

April 28, 2011

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Primary Completion

September 1, 2013

Study Completion

September 1, 2013

Last Updated

October 30, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-10