Trial Outcomes & Findings for Prevention Interventions for Opioid Misuse (NCT NCT04550715)

NCT ID: NCT04550715

Last Updated: 2026-08-03

Results Overview

Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test severity score (severity of prescription opioids/heroin, scores range 0-27 per subscale; the prescription opioid and heroin subscales are summed such that total possible range on this measure is 0-54, higher score indicates worse outcomes/more severity). Note: missing data was imputed.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

1155 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3, 6, and 12 months

Results posted on

2026-08-03

Participant Flow

Recruitment occurred from January 2021 through February 2024 with patients who were attending the Emergency Department or had a recent Emergency Department visit.

N/A, randomization was the point of enrollment in this study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Baseline Enrollment
STARTED
284
286
295
290
Baseline Enrollment
COMPLETED
284
286
295
290
Baseline Enrollment
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
Intervention Completion
STARTED
284
286
295
290
Intervention Completion
Assigned to BI Then Enhanced Usual Care; But Completed BI Then Portal by Mistake
1
0
0
0
Intervention Completion
COMPLETED
260
259
294
290
Intervention Completion
NOT COMPLETED
24
27
1
0
3-month Follow-up
STARTED
284
286
295
290
3-month Follow-up
COMPLETED
250
259
266
274
3-month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
34
27
29
16
6-month Follow-up
STARTED
284
286
295
290
6-month Follow-up
COMPLETED
241
250
270
272
6-month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
43
36
25
18
12-month Follow-up
STARTED
284
286
295
290
12-month Follow-up
COMPLETED
227
242
265
264
12-month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
57
44
30
26

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Intervention Completion
Withdrawal by Subject
4
3
0
0
Intervention Completion
Refused
19
24
1
0
Intervention Completion
Randomization error
1
0
0
0
3-month Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
26
21
28
14
3-month Follow-up
Withdrawal by Subject
5
5
0
2
3-month Follow-up
Death
1
1
1
0
3-month Follow-up
Refused
2
0
0
0
6-month Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
34
29
24
12
6-month Follow-up
Withdrawal by Subject
7
5
0
5
6-month Follow-up
Death
1
2
1
0
6-month Follow-up
Refused
1
0
0
1
12-month Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
46
35
28
20
12-month Follow-up
Withdrawal by Subject
7
6
0
5
12-month Follow-up
Death
3
2
1
1
12-month Follow-up
Refused
1
0
1
0
12-month Follow-up
No longer able to consent
0
1
0
0

Baseline Characteristics

Prevention Interventions for Opioid Misuse

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Total
n=1155 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
18 Participants
n=20 Participants
20 Participants
n=20 Participants
22 Participants
n=40 Participants
19 Participants
n=6 Participants
79 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Customized
16-25 years
190 Participants
n=20 Participants
194 Participants
n=20 Participants
198 Participants
n=40 Participants
195 Participants
n=6 Participants
777 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Customized
26-30 years
94 Participants
n=20 Participants
92 Participants
n=20 Participants
97 Participants
n=40 Participants
95 Participants
n=6 Participants
378 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
204 Participants
n=20 Participants
209 Participants
n=20 Participants
214 Participants
n=40 Participants
210 Participants
n=6 Participants
837 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
80 Participants
n=20 Participants
77 Participants
n=20 Participants
81 Participants
n=40 Participants
80 Participants
n=6 Participants
318 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 Participants
n=20 Participants
1 Participants
n=20 Participants
2 Participants
n=40 Participants
1 Participants
n=6 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
12 Participants
n=20 Participants
18 Participants
n=20 Participants
10 Participants
n=40 Participants
21 Participants
n=6 Participants
61 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
0 Participants
n=40 Participants
1 Participants
n=6 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
45 Participants
n=20 Participants
48 Participants
n=20 Participants
57 Participants
n=40 Participants
40 Participants
n=6 Participants
190 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
204 Participants
n=20 Participants
198 Participants
n=20 Participants
203 Participants
n=40 Participants
208 Participants
n=6 Participants
813 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
3 Participants
n=20 Participants
1 Participants
n=20 Participants
1 Participants
n=40 Participants
0 Participants
n=6 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
25 Participants
n=20 Participants
19 Participants
n=20 Participants
29 Participants
n=40 Participants
29 Participants
n=6 Participants
102 Participants
n=7 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
259 Participants
n=20 Participants
267 Participants
n=20 Participants
266 Participants
n=40 Participants
261 Participants
n=6 Participants
1053 Participants
n=7 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
0 Participants
n=40 Participants
0 Participants
n=6 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, and 12 months

Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test severity score (severity of prescription opioids/heroin, scores range 0-27 per subscale; the prescription opioid and heroin subscales are summed such that total possible range on this measure is 0-54, higher score indicates worse outcomes/more severity). Note: missing data was imputed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Opioid Misuse
Baseline
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Opioid Misuse
3-months
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Opioid Misuse
6-months
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Opioid Misuse
12-months
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 Scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, and 12 months

Opioid-related risk behaviors (score ranges from 0-32, higher score indicates worse outcomes)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Overdose Risk Behaviors
12-months
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Overdose Risk Behaviors
6-months
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Overdose Risk Behaviors
Baseline
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Overdose Risk Behaviors
3-months
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, and 12 months

Item based on the Addiction Severity Index (modified), data was collected for days of opioid misuse and possible scores ranged from 0-60. For statistical analysis, responses were dichotomized to 0 days vs. 1+ days, thus results are presented as # of participants reporting past 30-day opioid misuse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Past 30-day Opioid Misuse (Dichotomized: 1+ Day vs. 0 Days)
Baseline
13 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
14 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
20 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
15 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
Past 30-day Opioid Misuse (Dichotomized: 1+ Day vs. 0 Days)
3-Months
6 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
11 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
10 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
3 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
Past 30-day Opioid Misuse (Dichotomized: 1+ Day vs. 0 Days)
6-Months
11 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
6 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
13 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
5 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
Past 30-day Opioid Misuse (Dichotomized: 1+ Day vs. 0 Days)
12-Months
17 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
7 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
7 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse
4 Participants w/ past 30day opioid misuse

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, and 12 months

Substance use severity index (based on 7-items measuring frequency of: alcohol consumption, cannabis consumption, prescription sedative misuse, prescription stimulant misuse, cocaine consumption, methamphetamine consumption, hallucinogens consumption), sum of all 7 items with response options for each substance: 0 = never, 1= 1 time, 2= 2 times, 3= Once a month, 4= 2 to 3 times a month, 5= Once a week, 6= 2 times a week, 7= 3 to 4 times a week, 8= Nearly every day, 9= Every day, 10= More than once a day; total possible range is 0-70, higher scores indicate worse outcome/greater severity

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Other Drug and Alcohol Use Severity
Baseline
8 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 12.0
6.5 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 10.0
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
Other Drug and Alcohol Use Severity
3-months
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 10.0
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
Other Drug and Alcohol Use Severity
6-months
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 10.0
7 scores on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 11.0
Other Drug and Alcohol Use Severity
12-months
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
6.5 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 10.0
7 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 11.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, and 12 months

Adapted alcohol (14 items), cannabis (14 items), and/or opioid-related consequences (14 items); response options for each item on each subscale were: 0=Never, 1=1 time, 2=2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20 or more times. Measure comprises total of sum of items across 3 subscales with a possible range of 0 to 252, higher score indicates worse outcomes/more consequences

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Substance Use Consequences
Baseline
12.5 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 27.0
12 scores on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 23.0
12 scores on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 25.0
11.5 scores on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 22.0
Substance Use Consequences
3-months
6 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 20.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 17.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 19.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 16.0
Substance Use Consequences
6-months
5 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 16.0
5 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 15.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 15.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 17.0
Substance Use Consequences
12-months
5 scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 15.0
6 scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 16.0
5 scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 15.0
5 scores on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 15.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, and 12 months

Adapted items from Young Adult Driving Questionnaire (5 items; score ranges from 0-30; higher score indicates worse outcome)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 Participants
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Prescription disposal bag provided. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 Participants
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Prescription disposal bag provided. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Impaired Driving
6-months
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
Impaired Driving
12-months
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Impaired Driving
Baseline
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 2.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 2.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 3.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 2.0
Impaired Driving
3-months
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0

Adverse Events

Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal

Serious events: 17 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 participants at risk
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 participants at risk
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 participants at risk
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 participants at risk
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
General disorders
Hospitalization
3.2%
9/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.68%
2/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
General disorders
Death
1.1%
3/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.70%
2/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.34%
1/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
Surgical and medical procedures
Hospitalization
0.70%
2/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
1.0%
3/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.69%
2/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hospitalization
0.00%
0/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
1.0%
3/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
Cardiac disorders
Hospitalization
0.00%
0/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.34%
1/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
Infections and infestations
Hospitalization
0.35%
1/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.35%
1/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
Psychiatric disorders
Hospitalization
0.70%
2/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.70%
2/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
1.7%
5/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
1.4%
4/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
Psychiatric disorders
Death
0.00%
0/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.34%
1/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Portal
n=284 participants at risk
The BI will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks.
Brief Intervention (BI) Then Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
n=286 participants at risk
The BI will be delivered at intake and EUC will be added 4 weeks later. Brief intervention (BI): A remote brief intervention delivered by health coaches that uses Motivational Interviewing to address opioid misuse and risk factors. Remote health coaches use a web-based clinician support guide to maintain fidelity, while tailoring the session to unique participant factors. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then Portal
n=295 participants at risk
EUC will be delivered at intake and the portal will occur for 4 weeks starting at intake. Portal: Remote health coaches will push tailored messages to participants over a 4-week period. The messages will use Motivational Interviewing strategies. The messages are designed to elicit a response from the participant. Health coaches will also respond to participant replies consistent with Motivational Interviewing over a course of 4 weeks. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) Then EUC
n=290 participants at risk
EUC will be delivered at intake and delivered again 4 weeks later. Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): The brochure covers educational topics like opioid storage and disposal and overdose prevention, as well as resources such as naloxone, suicide hotlines, mental health, and substance use treatment. It will be available online and in print.
General disorders
Emergency Visit
0.00%
0/284 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/286 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.34%
1/295 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.
0.00%
0/290 • From enrollment til end of follow-up (12 months)
Adverse events were standard for behavioral studies and could include deaths, hospitalizations, inpatient rehabilitation programs, etc.

Additional Information

Dr. Maureen Walton

University of Michigan

Phone: 734-615-4225

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place