Pilot of Training on 988 and Narcan

NCT07072819 | Completed Results

• 1 other identifier: 2024-N0187
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 27
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This pilot study evaluates the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a new crisis response training called Crisis Ready.

Conditions

Suicide; Overdose Accidental; Overdose Antidote; Crisis Response Plan

Keywords

suicide; overdose; 988; naloxone

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Acceptability of Intervention Measure

  Participants' perspectives of the likability of the intervention. Scores range from 4 to 20, with higher scores indicating higher levels of acceptability.

  Post-intervention (approximately 90 minutes on one day)

• Intervention Appropriateness Measure

  Measures the fit of the intervention for the population. Scores range from 4 to 20 with higher scores indicating higher levels of appropriateness.

  Post-intervention (approximately 90 minutes on one day)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Perceptions of the Crisis Ready Training

  Post-intervention (approximately 90 minutes on one day)

• Attitudes About 988

  Post-intervention (approximately 90 minutes on one day)

• Perception of 988

  Post-intervention (approximately 90 minutes on one day)

• Knowledge of Naloxone

  Post-intervention (approximately 90 minutes on one day)

• Attitudes About Naloxone

  Pre- and Post-intervention (approximately 90 minutes on one day)

Study Arms (1)

Crisis Ready Training

EXPERIMENTAL

This is an open label pilot of a new psychoeducational Intervention called the Crisis Ready Training. The intervention combines Crisis Line Facilitation and Take Home Naloxone trainings.

Behavioral: Crisis Ready Training

Interventions

Crisis Ready Training BEHAVIORAL

Crisis Ready Training combines Crisis Line Facilitation with Take Home Naloxone training. The intervention is delivered in a group format.

Crisis Ready Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participates in the Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program
• Capacity to give informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Unable to understand English

Sponsors & Collaborators

• RAND: lead
• Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences: collaborator
• Brown University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Suicide; Drug Overdose

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Self-Injurious Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Prescription Drug Misuse; Drug Misuse; Substance-Related Disorders; Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders

Limitations and Caveats

This pilot study enrolled only 27 participants from one law enforcement assisted diversion program. Additionally, outcomes were observed only immediately after the intervention. Results should be interpreted in light of the small sample size, sampling bias, and lack of follow-up time points.

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Dr. Alison Athey
• Organization: RAND

aathey@rand.org

(703) 413-1100

Study Officials

• Alison J Athey, PhD

  RAND

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Sapna Mendon-Plasek, PhD

  RAND

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Behavioral Scientist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 25, 2025
• First Posted: July 18, 2025
• Study Start: June 12, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 31, 2025
• Study Completion: July 31, 2025
• Last Updated: March 13, 2026
• Results First Posted: March 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Time Frame: Data will be shared upon completion of all study activities and maintained for a duration that complies with the policy of the National Institute on Mental Health.
• Access Criteria: Data may be accessed by researchers who submit a data request proposal and are approved by the Center.

Locations

US (1)