Transitions Clinic Network: Post Incarceration Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, and Social Support (NCT04309565) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Transitions Clinic Network: Post Incarceration Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, and Social Support
United States, Puerto Rico398 participantsStarted 2021-04-21
Plain-language summary
TCN PATHS will recruit an anticipated 400 participants who are prescribed MOUD who are released from detention facilities. Each individual will be randomized to either 1) standard primary care (SPC) or 2) a Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) program primary care. Participants will be followed for a year and complete surveys at baseline and at month 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12. At each of these points research staff will confirm MOUD status. Urine drug screenings will be completed at baseline, month 1, 6, and 12 if the participant is not incarcerated. When possible, research staff will collect electronic health records.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older
* English and Spanish-speaking,
* Meeting current DSM-5 criteria for OUD
Exclusion Criteria:
* acutely psychotic, suicidal or homicidal,
* require prescription opioids for acute pain, chronic pain or palliative care without OUD,
* have a planned relocation that makes it unlikely they would be able to complete the study and follow-up assessments,
* have a primary care provider that they already have established care with in the community,
* women of child-bearing age will be excluded if they are pregnant
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Engagement in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment
Timeframe: 30 days following jail release
2
Retention in OUD treatment
Timeframe: 12 months following jail release
3
Retention on medication for OUD (MOUD)
Timeframe: 12 months following initial jail release
4
Percent days of illicit opioid use
Timeframe: 12 months following initial jail release