Clinical Research Directory

Evaluation of the ADD'Pro Vocational Reintegration Program (ADD-PRO-EVAL)

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an integrated medico-psychosocial vocational support program (ADD'Pro) can improve employment outcomes in adults with substance use disorders receiving care at a specialized addiction day hospital. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does participation in the ADD'Pro program increase the rate of competitive employment (at least one day worked in the open labour market) at 6 months compared to standard employment services? Researchers will compare participants enrolled in the ADD'Pro program to participants referred to conventional employment services (France Travail or Cap Emploi) to see if structured, dual medico-psychosocial support leads to higher rates of vocational reintegration, better employment preparation, improved quality of life, and reduced physiological stress reactivity. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to either the ADD'Pro program or standard employment services * If assigned to ADD'Pro: receive immediate individualised support from a vocational counsellor (CIP) at the CeCler Association, running in parallel with their hospital addiction care, with no fixed end date * If assigned to standard care: be referred to conventional employment services with monthly follow-up interviews at the hospital, and the option to join ADD'Pro after 6 months * Complete structured interviews and validated questionnaires at inclusion, 3, 6, and 12 months * A sub-sample of up to 50 participants will additionally take part in a simulated job interview stress test (adapted TSST) with salivary biomarker collection and heart rate monitoring at inclusion and 6 months

Reducing Parental Substance Use and Enhancing Family Resilience Among Rural Families Through Ohio START

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the roles played by parental activity spaces and social networks in reducing parental substance use and promoting child and family health outcomes in the context of Ohio START (Sobriety, Treatment, and Reducing Trauma) for families in rural areas. This study will investigate if substance use treatment service referrals and family peer mentoring services provided by Ohio START lead to positive changes in parental activity spaces and social networks, and if these positive changes lead to better child and family outcomes. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does having behavioral health services (referred by Ohio START workers) close to where parents spend their time help with substance use recovery and child health? * Does peer mentor support through Ohio START help parents build stronger social connections and family resilience, and does this lead to better long-term family health? * Do these associations differ in rural areas compared to urban areas? Participants will: * Answer survey questions about their substance use, parenting, child health, and family well-being across three waves (Wave 1: when they enroll in the study, Wave 2: 6-month follow-up, and Wave 3: 12-month follow-up) * Share information about places they go regularly (such as work, stores, and healthcare visits) * Share information about people in their support network

Khanya Ekhaya: A Home-Based Intervention

Mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and harmful alcohol use are prevalent among people with chronic diseases, including HIV, and contribute to poor engagement in care. There is a need to address untreated mental health problems. Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline workers who play a central role in supporting vulnerable individuals to stay in care, including seeking people living with HIV who are newly initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) or re-initiating after a period of care disengagement. CHW-delivered interventions are promising for improving engagement and retention in care. Yet, these programs rarely address mental health -a significant barrier to chronic disease care engagement and treatment. An approach that moves beyond providing care in the clinic setting is needed. Community-delivered home-based mental health care has been shown to be feasible and acceptable and shows promise for integration into broader community health care services for people with chronic conditions, such as HIV.