Evaluating Alternative Aftercare Models for Ex-offenders
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Brief Summary
This study is examining the relative effects of alternative aftercare models for ex-offenders who are recovering from substance abuse/addiction. The study is a longitudinal, randomized field trial that assigns participants to one of three conditions: Oxford House, a professionally-run residential treatment facility, or a control condition that involves usual aftercare chosen by participants (which may include no treatment at all). Oxford Houses are self-run residential recovery homes based on the premise of mutual support. These homes do not involve professional treatment staff and the expenses (e.g. rent, utilities) are paid for by the residents. The hypothesis of this study is that Oxford House participants will have as good or better outcomes in terms of substance recovery, recidivism, and health in comparison to the participants who were assigned to the residential treatment facility, and better outcomes in comparison to the control group. In addition, the cost to government/tax payers will be substantially lower given that participants pay their own way.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_2
Started Sep 2006
Longer than P75 for phase_2
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2006
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 25, 2012
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 27, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2013
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2013
CompletedJanuary 12, 2017
September 1, 2014
6.8 years
April 25, 2012
January 11, 2017
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Relapse/recovery - drug test and self report of alcohol use
An assessment of each participant's drug/alcohol use as determined by a urine test and report of alcohol use
last data collection point (wave 5, 2 years after recruitment)
recidivism
whether or not the participant has been re-incarcerated, as indicated by Illinois Department of Corrections data base
last data collection point (wave 5, 2 years after recruitment)
health
participant health, such as hospitalization and other indicators as measured by the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) - Light. also measures substance use, employment, legal system involvement, family and social life, psychiatric status.
last data collection point (wave 5, 2 years after recruitment)
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Drug Taking Confidence Questionnaire (DTCQ)
every 6 months for 2 years
Risk Behavior Survey
every 6 months for 2 years
Study Arms (3)
Safe Haven
EXPERIMENTALparticipants assigned to the Safe haven condition and agree to move into the A Safe Haven residential treatment facility
Usual aftercare
EXPERIMENTALparticipants assigned to the control condition, and may or may not seek treatment on their own
Oxford House
EXPERIMENTALparticipants who were assigned to the Oxford House condition and agree to move into an Oxford House
Interventions
community-based recovery home for participants recovering from substance dependency
control group - participants may or may not seek treatment on their own
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- released from prison/jail in last 24 months
- recovering from alcohol or drug dependence
You may not qualify if:
- convicted of violent crime such as murder, aggravated assault
- currently using alcohol or drugs
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois, 60614, United States
Related Publications (2)
Jason, L.A., Olson, B.D., Mueller, D.G., Walt, L., & Aase, D.M. (2010). Residential recovery homes/Oxford Houses In B. White & J. Kelly (eds.) Addiction Recovery Management: Theory, Research and Practice. (pp. 143-161). New York: Humana Press.
BACKGROUNDJason LA, Ferrari JR. Oxford House Recovery Homes: Characteristics and Effectiveness. Psychol Serv. 2010 May;7(2):92-102. doi: 10.1037/a0017932.
PMID: 20577571BACKGROUND
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Leonard Jason, PhD
DePaul University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 2
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- NIH
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor, DePaul University
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 25, 2012
First Posted
April 27, 2012
Study Start
September 1, 2006
Primary Completion
June 1, 2013
Study Completion
June 1, 2013
Last Updated
January 12, 2017
Record last verified: 2014-09