TA Intervention for Overdose Prevention
(POP-2 Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new support system, the TA Intervention, to help housing agencies prevent tenant overdoses and improve tenant health. It involves supportive housing agencies in New York and New Jersey, focusing on those with tenants who have experienced overdoses in the past year. The trial explores different phases: a control period, an intervention period, and a sustainment period. Agencies with at least 40 tenants and concerns about tenant overdoses might be a good fit for this trial. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions for tenant health and safety.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that this technical assistance intervention is safe for overdose prevention?
Research has shown that technical assistance programs are usually easy for people to manage. These programs aim to improve organizational operations rather than using physical treatments or medications, resulting in fewer risks of direct physical side effects.
Studies have found that these programs can help organizations enhance health outcomes, such as reducing overdoses. However, these studies typically do not focus on specific side effects in individuals. Since technical assistance involves offering guidance and support, it is generally considered safe for participants.
The goal of these programs is to help organizations better prevent overdoses, indicating a low safety risk. Participants are more likely to notice changes in how their housing agency operates than any direct health-related effects.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the TA Intervention for overdose prevention because it takes a novel approach to tackling this critical issue. Unlike traditional treatments that often focus solely on immediate overdose reversal, like naloxone, this intervention is designed to provide a comprehensive, phased approach. Participants first experience a control phase, then move into an intervention phase aimed at reducing risk behaviors, and finally enter a sustainment phase to ensure long-term success. This method not only aims to prevent overdoses but also supports ongoing behavioral change, making it a holistic solution that could significantly impact public health.
What evidence suggests that this trial's TA Intervention could be effective for overdose prevention?
Research has shown that technical assistance (TA) programs play a crucial role in preventing overdoses. These programs often involve collaboration and information sharing to enhance public health efforts. For example, one study found that local health departments successfully implemented various activities to prevent overdoses, resulting in improved health outcomes. Another study highlighted that TA aids in collecting and using high-quality data to track and manage overdose cases effectively. Although exact effectiveness numbers may not be available, these programs are based on proven methods, suggesting a positive impact on overdose prevention. Participants in this trial will experience different phases, including control, intervention, and sustainment, to evaluate the TA intervention's effectiveness in various settings.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Kelly Doran, MD
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for agencies that manage permanent supportive housing, aiming to implement strategies to prevent tenant overdose and promote health. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Control
Participants receive the control condition
Intervention
Technical assistance intervention to implement overdose prevention practices
Sustainment
Sustainment phase to maintain intervention practices
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- TA Intervention
Trial Overview
The study is testing a 'Technical Assistance Intervention' designed to assist housing agencies in adopting practices proven to prevent overdoses among tenants.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants at agencies assigned to wave 4 will receive the control condition from months 1-27; intervention for months 27-33; and sustainment from months 33-45.
Participants at agencies assigned to wave 3 will receive the control condition from months 1-20; intervention for months 20-26; and sustainment from months 26-45.
Participants at agencies assigned to wave 2 will receive the control condition from months 1-13; intervention for months 13-19; and sustainment from months 19-45.
Participants at agencies assigned to wave 1 will receive the control condition from months 1-6; intervention for months 6-12; and sustainment from months 12-45.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
NYU Langone Health
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator
Citations
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