Effects of RME on Engagement in Buprenorphine Treatment

Summary

The investigators will conduct a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing the Remote Motivational Enhancement (RME) coaching sessions + MindWell screenings arm to an Information-only + MindWell screenings arm on early engagement in treatment support services, as measured by overall action plan initiation.

Conditions

• Opioid Use Disorder
• Behavioral Symptoms
• Psychiatric or Mood Diseases or Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Remote Motivational Enhancement (RME) Intervention Arm

Participants will discuss the results of their CAT-MH, BAM, and PSS with a coach trained in motivational interviewing within 14 days of study randomization. Based on these results, the coach will help to identify behavior change goals, resolve ambivalence, amplify activation, explore their options, and empower the participant toward taking action to obtain appropriate support services tailored to their individual issues and concerns. The number of RME sessions will range from 1-3, determined by the participant's level of activation and desire to engage in additional sessions, as well as the number of challenges identified in their initial session or determined by their CAT-MH results. Participants will be sent a link at the end of week 1 with the aim to complete an action plan questionnaire, in which they will be asked to describe up to 3 action plan goals (in mental health, social services, and stress reduction/mental wellness categories).

OTHER

Information Only

Participants randomized to the information-only arm will have their CAT-MH, BAM, and PSS screening report results sent to their primary B/N prescriber and will encouraged to set up an appointment with their prescriber within 14 days to discuss the results. Participants will be sent a link at the end of week 1 with the aim to complete an action plan questionnaire, in which they will be asked to describe up to 3 action plan goals (in mental health, social services, and stress reduction/mental wellness categories).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of South Florida

  collaborator OTHER

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  collaborator FED

• Cambridge Health Alliance

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Zev Schuman-Olivier, MD · Cambridge Health Alliance

• Kathleen Moore, PhD · University of South Florida

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-05-01

Primary Completion

2023-01-11

Completion

2023-08-02

Countries

• United States

Study Locations