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Stigma Reduction Interventions for Addiction

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Research Sponsored by East Tennessee State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 1-day, 1-month, 3-months
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new stigma reduction intervention for people with addiction in the criminal justice system, to see if it impacts individual, staff, and program-level outcomes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for legal system staff and clients involved with the Tennessee Recovery Oriented Compliance Strategy (TN-ROCS) program in select counties. Staff eligible include judges, attorneys, probation officers, among others who have had contact with TN-ROCS clients recently. Clients must be accepted into the TN-ROCS program and not re-incarcerated.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests a new stigma reduction intervention called CSTARR in rural Tennessee counties. It aims to reduce stigma related to addiction within the criminal justice system by providing Stigma Awareness Training for staff and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for clients' self-stigma.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves training and therapy rather than medication, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress when confronting personal biases or stigmas.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 1-day, 1-month, 3-months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 1-day, 1-month, 3-months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Difference and Disdain Scale from Baseline to 3 month follow-up (staff)
Change in Internalized Shame Scale from Baseline to 3 month follow-up (client)
Change in Perspectives on Stigma Reduction from Baseline to 3 month follow-up (staff)
+3 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Attitudes Toward Prisoners Scale from Baseline to 3 month follow-up (staff)
Change in Dual-Relationship Inventory from Baseline to 3 month follow-up (client)
Change in Dual-Relationship Inventory from Baseline to 3 month follow-up (staff)
+1 more
Other outcome measures
Implementation outcome (client)
Implementation outcome (staff)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Staff interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Half day virtual training for staff focusing on stigma reduction strategies.
Group II: Client interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Three session virtual therapy group for clients focusing on behavioral strategies to cope with stigma.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

East Tennessee State UniversityLead Sponsor
22 Previous Clinical Trials
2,820 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many individuals have enrolled in this research endeavor thus far?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this research study is actively searching for participants, which was first launched on September 30th 2021 and most recently updated November 28th 2021. 180 individuals must be recruited from a single medical facility to participate in the project."

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Are additional participants sought for this experiment?

"Yes, clinicaltrials.gov data confirms that this trial is ongoing and in need of participants. It was initially published on September 30th 2021 with a recent update made on November 28th 2021; they are hoping to recruit 180 patients from 1 site."

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What is the ultimate aim of this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial will examine several objectives over a three month period, with the primary outcome being changes in self-efficacy from baseline. Secondary outcomes include modifications in Treatment Experiences Scale (13 to 130 point scale; higher scores indicating more confidence), Dual Relationship Inventory for clients (9 to 63 point scale; greater values implying better relations) and staff members (same score range)."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Virginia
Wisconsin
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Reducing Stigma Among Individuals With Addiction and Staff in the Criminal Justice System
Kelly E. Moore (Schirr) 2021. "Reducing Stigma Among Individuals With Addiction and Staff in the Criminal Justice System". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05152342.
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