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Trust-Based Relational Interventions for Opioid Use Disorder (LeSA Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Danica K Knight, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Texas Christian University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Youth ages 15-18 at study enrollment
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 15 months
Awards & highlights

LeSA Trial Summary

This trial will test an intervention to prevent opioid misuse among older adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for youth aged 15-18 involved in the juvenile justice system who are transitioning to community supervision after at least 2 months in a secure facility. They must have a safe adult willing to participate and no active suicide risk. Staff working with these youths on the project can also join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) methods, including training for staff and two types of coaching for youth, aimed at preventing opioid misuse as these young individuals move from juvenile facilities back into their communities.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves behavioral coaching rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or stress during the process.

LeSA Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 15 and 18 years old.

LeSA Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~15 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 15 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
Youth days to opioid (and other substance use) initiation
Youth months to opioid (and other substance use) initiation
Alcohol or Other Drugs use
Secondary outcome measures
Anxiety (both youth and caregivers)
Behavioral problems (youth)
Depression (both youth and caregivers)
+12 more
Other outcome measures
Frequency of opioid overdose
Frequency of receiving substance use treatment
Receipt of Narcan for opioid overdose
+3 more

LeSA Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: TBRI Training onlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Youth/safe adult dyads participate in 9 TBRI caregiver modules (caregivers only), 9 youth modules (youth only), and 4 Nurture Groups (caregiver and youth joint role-play activities) prior to youth's release. After the youth's release, they would receive phone support (only when requested by the caregiver or youth).
Group II: TBRI Training + TBRI In-Home Structured CoachingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Youth/safe adult dyads participate in 9 TBRI caregiver modules (caregivers only), 9 youth modules (youth only), and 4 Nurture Groups (caregiver and youth joint role-play activities) prior to youth's release. After youth's release, trained TCU TBRI Practitioners provide coaching sessions to youth/safe adult dyads in which they meet 4 times (once monthly) over the first 4 months following release.
Group III: TBRI Training + TBRI In-Home Responsive CoachingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Youth/safe adult dyads participate in 9 TBRI caregiver modules (caregivers only), 9 youth modules (youth only), and 4 Nurture Groups (caregiver and youth joint role-play activities) prior to youth's release. After youth's release, trained TCU TBRI Practitioners provide coaching sessions to youth/safe adult dyads. They meet a minimum of 2 times during the first 2 months after release. Starting from Month 3, TBRI Practitioners would provide additional coaching when requested or when a research assistant (RA) identifies a need for additional coaching sessions.
Group IV: Standard Reentry PracticeActive Control1 Intervention
Youth/safe adult participants only receive assessments (baseline assessment while youth are at the facility; 3, 6, 12, 18 months follow-up assessments after youth are released from the facility).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Texas Christian UniversityLead Sponsor
27 Previous Clinical Trials
3,539 Total Patients Enrolled
Danica K Knight, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorTexas Christian University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
839 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Trust-based Relational Intervention Group Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04678960 — N/A
Substance Abuse Research Study Groups: Standard Reentry Practice, TBRI Training only, TBRI Training + TBRI In-Home Structured Coaching, TBRI Training + TBRI In-Home Responsive Coaching
Substance Abuse Clinical Trial 2023: Trust-based Relational Intervention Group Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04678960 — N/A
Trust-based Relational Intervention Group Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04678960 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is it feasible for individuals aged 80 and above to participate in this trial?

"Accordingly, the requirements for inclusion in this medical study stipulate that applicants must be between 15 and 20 years old."

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Is this research actively recruiting participants?

"According to the official clinicaltrials.gov page, this medical experiment is still recruiting participants. It was first advertised on February 15th 2021 and recent amendments were made as recently as August 26th 2022."

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What criteria must be met for individuals to qualify to join this clinical trial?

"This medical experiment is currently looking for 360 participants aged 15 to 20 with a history of opioid abuse. Other prerequisites include being supervised or cared by the staff involved in this trial, not showing any signs of suicide risk and having access to one safe adult who will be part of the study as well."

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What are the main aims of this clinical trial?

"This 15-month trial will evaluate the effectiveness of reducing opioid (and other substances) initiation amongst youth. Secondary outcomes include assessing self-regulation and executive functioning using Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale-Child and Adolescent Short Form, tracking behavioural misconduct, as well as social exposure to alcohol, marijuana, heroin, prescription opioids via Four items developed by HEAL Prevention Cooperative. Scores for all metrics range from 1 - 4 or 0 - 3 with higher scores indicating a worse outcome.."

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What is the current rate of participation in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this medical study is still recruiting, having initially been posted on February 15th 2021 and last edited on August 26th 2022. 360 volunteers are needed for the 9 different sites running the trial."

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How many separate sites are engaged in conducting this trial?

"This research is taking place at 9 different sites. Naperville, Harrisburg and Grafton are just three of the locations participants can choose from to reduce travel time."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Williamson County Juvenile Services
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
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~43 spots leftby Aug 2024