Stigma and a Shared Decision Aid (NCT05352412) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Stigma and a Shared Decision Aid
United States62 participantsStarted 2022-04-07
Plain-language summary
A major barrier for the uptake of evidence-based interventions to address the ongoing opioid epidemic in the US, especially in rural regions, is stigma, which occurs at many levels, including that of the patient and provider. A shared decision making aid is an evidence-based method for increasing engagement and knowledge of both patients and providers, potentially democratizing treatment decisions, especially in stigmatized conditions. The investigators propose to adapt and pilot a decision aid for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment and harm reduction in two hospitals in rural Missouri to evaluate whether this reduces stigma in both patients and providers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 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:
* Patients from a rural community currently admitted or recently admitted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital
* Admission must be for an infection associated with intravenous drug use
* Patient must be willing to speak with healthcare provider about medications for opioid use disorder (MOUDs)
* patient must be over 18 years old
* must be able to complete electronic survey written in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* None
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
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Patient Internalized Stigma Towards Medicaid for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUDs) Over the Course of the Project