Effects of In-Home Addiction Treatment for First Responders

NCT03907709 | Suspended DMC

• 1 other identifier: IHATI-2019-1
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Retrospective analysis to evaluate impact of an in-home addiction treatment program on first responders with substance use disorder.

Conditions

Substance Use Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Rate of Retention in Treatment

  Participation in In-Home Addiction Treatment Program using length of stay reports

  Measured throughout 365 day duration of anticipated length of stay

• Brief Addiction Monitor questionnaire

  Measure change in client report of symptoms related to substance use disorder

  Conducted monthly throughout 365 day anticipated length of stay in program

• Positive Outcomes Measures Survey

  Measures changes in quality of life using client self-report inquiring about employment, connection to care team, community engagement using yes/no/not applicable response scale

  Completed at week 3 or 4, Week 30, Week 35, Week 44, and Week 50 throughout 52 week anticipated length of program participation

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Relapse rates

  Randomly administered throughout 365 day anticipated length of program participation

• Hospitalization

  Measured throughout 365 day anticipated length of program participation

• Detox and Residential Admissions

  Measured throughout 365 day anticipated length of program participation

Study Arms (1)

First Responders in In-Home Addiction Treatment Program

\- First responders (individual who does or has worked as a police officer, fire fighter, corrections officer, military police, emergency medical technician, paramedic, parole or probation officer)

Behavioral: In-Home Addiction Treatment Program

Interventions

In-Home Addiction Treatment Program BEHAVIORAL

* Treatment was delivered per treatment protocol * Primary IHAT Care Team consisted of a licensed Care Coordinator (LPN, RN, MSW, LPC, or LMFT) and two Recovery Advisors * Urine drug screens administered randomly * Appointments were scheduled per protocol for 52 weeks * Within first two weeks of care, all clients are provided an evaluation by a psychiatrist to ensure fitness for program

First Responders in In-Home Addiction Treatment Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Approximately 15 individuals with substance use disorder who are or have served as a first responder (police officer, fire fighter, corrections officer, military police, emergency medical technician, paramedic, parole or probation officer) and were enrolled in Aware Recovery Care's In-Home Addiction Treatment program between April 2017 and March 2019.

You may qualify if:

• Client is or has been a first responder
• Client enrolled in Aware Recovery Care after April 2017
• Client discharged from Aware Recovery Care before March 2019
• Client has primary substance use disorder diagnosis

You may not qualify if:

• Client has never been first responder
• Client moved out of service area or lost insurance during care

Sponsors & Collaborators

• In-Home Addiction Treatment Institute, Inc.: lead

Study Sites (1)

Aware Recovery Care

North Haven, Connecticut, 06473, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Substance-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Sara Kaiser, MS Ed, LPN

  In-Home Addiction Treatment Institute, Inc.

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 5, 2019
• First Posted: April 9, 2019
• Study Start: April 8, 2019
• Primary Completion: May 28, 2020
• Study Completion: July 28, 2020
• Last Updated: August 7, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)