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A Text Messaging Program to Help Prevent Early Opioid Relapse

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02846649

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Official title

Feasibility and Acceptability of Using an Automated Text Messaging Program to Help Prevent Early Relapse Among Treatment-seeking Opioid Dependent Patients Discharged From the Emergency Department

Brief summary

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The objective is to determine feasibility and acceptability of a text message (SMS)-based relapse prevention intervention as measured through: (1) study retention and SMS query completion rates and (2) participant ratings of PIER1 interest, perceived efficacy, and ease of use. Methods: A mixed methods study of adult (age \>=18) ED patients who seek treatment for opioids and have evidence of dependence based on Rapid Opioid Dependence Screen (RODS) score of \>3 and are being discharged to outpatient (community) resources. All participants receive standard of care in the ED, complete a baseline web survey, are asked to text with us for at least 7 days (up to a max of 28 days) and are asked to complete a follow-up phone call between day 8 and 14. Investigators expect preliminary findings to support a relapse prevention intervention delivered through SMS. Based on feedback from this mixed methods study, investigators plan to test a refined SMS program in a randomized trial.

Study identification

NCT ID
NCT02846649
Recruitment status
Completed
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Enrollment
20 participants

Conditions and interventions

Interventions

Behavioral

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range
18 Years to 60 Years
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date
Jul 31, 2016
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2016
Completion
Nov 30, 2016
Last update posted
May 4, 2017

2016

United States locations

U.S. sites
1
U.S. states
1
U.S. cities
1
Facility City State ZIP Site status
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Emergency Department Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15261

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