Evaluation of a Novel Intervention to Prevent Polysubstance Overdoses Involving Illicit Stimulants
Opiate Overdose, Fentanyl Overdose, Harm Reduction
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Opiate Overdose
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Not incarcerated at time of study enrollment
- Currently enrolled in one of the following Ohio drug courts: Criminal drug court, Veterans' court, Mental health court, Human trafficking court, Family treatment court, O.V.I. court or on probation with a participating court
- Self-reported use of illicit stimulants in the past 6 months
- Has a phone number or email address to allow for follow-up contact
- Understands English (Based on the 2012-2016 American Community Survey, only 2.4% of Ohioans 5 years and older speak English less than "very well.")
Exclusion Criteria:
- None (must meet inclusion criteria)
Sites / Locations
- Nationwide Children's HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention Arm
Non-Intervention Arm
Each participant in the intervention arm will receive one-on-one education on the purpose, benefits, and limitations of fentanyl test strip (FTS) testing and undergo a brief 20-minute FTS educational intervention (including a 2-3-minute video and hands-on demonstrations on how to use FTS). They will also receive a supply of 10 FTS upon enrollment and continued supply upon request throughout the 2-year follow up period. Each participant will also receive Opioid overdose education and a naloxone kit upon enrollment and re-supply of naloxone as needed throughout the 2-year follow up period.
Each participant will receive Opioid overdose education and a naloxone kit upon enrollment and re-supply of naloxone as needed throughout the 2-year follow up period. Fentanyl test strip (FTS) education and a supply of FTS will be offered to participants in the non-intervention arm of the study during the final quarter of year 3.