MISSION-CJ for Dual Diagnosis
(STAR-R Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This application is aimed at testing a multicomponent intervention called "Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking-Criminal Justice (MISSION-CJ) or Peer Linkage Support post-release from two jails in Massachusetts for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (COD), given high rates of COD among incarcerated populations. The research will examine engagement in treatment, behavioral health outcomes, mediators and moderators, an economic analysis, and facilitators and barriers of MISSION-CJ implementation.
Who Is on the Research Team?
David Smelson, PsyD
Principal Investigator
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Paige Shaffer, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 6 months of integrated mental health and substance use treatment through MISSION-CJ or Peer Linkage Support
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for engagement in treatment, recidivism, and health outcomes post-treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- MISSION-CJ
- Peer Linkage Support
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants assigned to this condition will receive full MISSION-CJ services. MISSION-CJ services include 6-months of integrated mental health and substance use treatment and treatment planning with the MISSION-CJ Case Manager (13 session curriculum) and Peer Support Specialist (11 session curriculum). Content of these sessions will be directed using the MISSION-CJ Treatment Manual and Consumer Workbooks. MISSION-CJ teams will also provide linkages and supports to treatment services within the participant's community throughout the duration of the study.
Our Linkage only arm delivered by a Peer Specialist will act as the comparison group to the MISSION-CJ arm. Participants randomized to the linkage only arm will receive 6-months of linkage care from a Peer Specialist. The Peer Specialist will provide informal treatment planning as well as linkages and support to community services, but will not provide integrated dual disorders treatment, nor will this arm utilize any MISSION-CJ materials or offer Peer led groups.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Lead Sponsor
Cornell University
Collaborator
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator
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