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Behavioral Intervention

Intervention arm for Social Stigma

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Adams L Sibley, MPH

Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Ages 18 and older at enrollment

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up from first enrollment visit to study completion date (up to 8 weeks)

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Study Summary

This trial, Project RESTART, is testing a 4-week text message program to help people who use drugs deal with self-stigma. Participants will receive two text messages daily for four weeks, focusing

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who use drugs and are experiencing self-stigma. Participants will receive daily text messages aimed at helping them resist stigma, empower themselves, maintain recovery, and develop a positive identity beyond substance use.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The RESTART program sends two daily texts over four weeks to help people using drugs combat self-stigma. This pilot study tests if the approach is workable and well-received by participants, with a focus on changes in their feelings of stigma.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves receiving text messages rather than medication or medical procedures, there are no direct physical side effects. However, emotional discomfort may arise as participants reflect on personal experiences related to stigma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ from first enrollment visit to study completion date (up to 8 weeks)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~from first enrollment visit to study completion date (up to 8 weeks)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from first enrollment visit to study completion date (up to 8 weeks) 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 Stigma Resistance Scale (SRS) Score

Change in Substance Abuse Self-Stigma Scale (SASSS) Score

Percentage of Participants Retained in Study (Feasibility - Retention)

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in Adult Dispositional Hope Scale Score

Change in Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Score

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Intervention armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in the intervention arm will receive 56 text messages over 4-weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Carolina, Chapel HillLead Sponsor

1,508 Previous Clinical Trials

4,191,012 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH

2,470 Previous Clinical Trials

2,619,701 Total Patients Enrolled

Adams L Sibley, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorDoctoral Candidate

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are patients currently eligible to enroll in this research study?

"Referring to the details on clinicaltrials.gov, it appears that recruitment for this particular research project has concluded. Originally shared on March 4th, 2024 and most recently updated on February 20th, 2024. However, there are numerous other studies actively seeking participants, with a total of 366 ongoing trials available for enrollment currently."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Stigma Text Message Intervention for People Who Use Drugs

2024. "Feasibility and Acceptability of a Stigma Text Message Intervention for People Who Use Drugs". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06281548.

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