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Addressing Racial Disparities in Opioid Overdose Using Peer Recovery Coach Training and mHealth Platform
Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc.
Summary
The study aims to adapt an existing Cultural Structural Humility (CSH) training into a video format for peer recovery coaches (PRCs) and refine an AI-driven texting tool to reinforce the training. After refining these tools using user-centered design, a pilot test will be conducted to assess their impact on the uptake of opioid treatment and social services. The study will also evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention to inform future large-scale trials.
Official title: Addressing Racial Disparities in Opioid Overdose Deaths Using an Open Source Peer Recovery Coach Training and Multimodal Mobile Health Platform
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2025-06-25
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2025-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PRC supported text + AI driven CSDH-enhanced text
In interventional Arm-1, PRC-supported text check-ins to participants (3x/week) will be provided by PRC study staff in addition to automated AI-driven texts. The PRC will personalize text "check-ins" to participants based on: (a) baseline CSDH needs (e.g., food insecurity, legal aid); (b) initial intake visit in primary care or challenges with service entry; and (c) content outlined in the CSH training addressing emerging participant challenges.
AI driven CSDH-enhanced text only
In interventional Arm-2, participants will receive the AI-driven CSDH-enhanced text messaging only. Participants in this arm will not receive text support from the PRC.
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
In Arm-3, the control group, individuals randomized to the control arm will receive treatment as usual (i.e., verbal instructions and NYC Dept of Health pamphlets detailing access to OUD and social services). No services will be provided except for social/clinical service referrals given at the end of each REDCap visit.
Locations (1)
START Treatment and Recovery
New York, New York, United States