NCT03864341

Brief Summary

This is a single-arm pilot study to test the feasibility of homelessness prevention and substance use interventions to be delivered to at-risk patients in the Bellevue Hospital emergency department (ED). ED patients (n=40) found eligible for the study will complete a baseline assessment and receive referrals to appropriate services, with a final six-month follow-up assessment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2019

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 4, 2019

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 6, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 8, 2019

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 23, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 23, 2020

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

August 19, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

August 19, 2022

Status Verified

July 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

March 4, 2019

Results QC Date

July 26, 2022

Last Update Submit

July 26, 2022

Conditions

Housing ProblemsDrug UseAlcohol; Use, Problem

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Percentage of Potential Participants Approached Who Were Eligible for the Study

    Month 6

  • Percentage of Eligible Participants Who Agreed to Participate in the Study

    Month 6

  • Number of Participants Who Received Referrals for Homelessness Prevention and/or Substance Use Services

    Month 6

Study Arms (1)

Homelessness Prevention Services

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Referral to homelessness prevention servicesBehavioral: Substance use servicesBehavioral: Follow-up

Interventions

Referral to homelessness prevention servicesBEHAVIORAL

Referral to Homebase homelessness prevention services offered by community-based organizations in NYC

Homelessness Prevention Services
Substance use servicesBEHAVIORAL

Referral to substance use services (SBIRT and peer counselor/social work contact) available at Bellevue Hospital

Homelessness Prevention Services
Follow-upBEHAVIORAL

Follow-up to assist participants in receiving homelessness prevention services

Homelessness Prevention Services

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Be a patient in the Bellevue Hospital Center ED.
  • Be ≥18 years old.
  • Screen positive for homelessness risk using a homelessness risk screening tool (HRST).
  • Screen positive for unhealthy alcohol or drug use.
  • Able to provide consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Medically (e.g., critically ill) or psychiatrically unstable.
  • Unable to provide informed consent for other reason (e.g., cognitive deficit, profound intoxication).
  • Incarcerated or in police custody.
  • Unable to understand and speak English.
  • Lives outside NYC and/or cannot give a NYC ZIP code.
  • Already homeless (residing in a shelter or on the streets).
  • Does not have a telephone where can be reached for follow-up.
  • Has already received specialized peer navigator/addiction social worker services during current ED visit.
  • Has already participated in the study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

New York University School of Medicine

New York, New York, 10016, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcoholism

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Results Point of Contact

Title
Kelly Doran, MD, MHS
Organization
NYU Langone Health
Kelly.doran@nyulangone.org
(212) 263-5850

Study Officials

  • Kelly Doran, MD, MHS

    New York Langone Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 4, 2019

First Posted

March 6, 2019

Study Start

May 8, 2019

Primary Completion

March 23, 2020

Study Completion

March 23, 2020

Last Updated

August 19, 2022

Results First Posted

August 19, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-07

Locations

US(1)