Stimulant Overdose in the Medicaid Population: Who is at Risk, and When Are They at Risk (NCT05976984) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Stimulant Overdose in the Medicaid Population: Who is at Risk, and When Are They at Risk
United States634,939 participantsStarted 2021-09-30
Plain-language summary
This project addresses Objective 2 of RFA-CE-21-002: to assess risk and protective factors for illicit stimulant use, use disorder, or overdose that can contribute to the development or adaptation of intervention strategies. The study will 1) develop and validate a model using both person-level and area-level characteristics to identify, among Medicaid enrollees age 15 and older, who is at highest risk of an inpatient hospitalization or emergency department (ED) encounter for overdose from cocaine or other stimulants; 2) develop and validate a model to identify, among those Medicaid enrollees age 15 and older at highest risk of an inpatient hospitalization or ED encounter for stimulant overdose, when they are at highest risk; and 3) among those Medicaid enrollees age 15 and above with a prior inpatient hospitalization or ED encounter for stimulant overdose, to measure the rate of and identify risk and protective factors for a subsequent inpatient hospitalization or ED encounter for overdose from stimulants and/or opioids.
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:
* Cases: Medicaid enrollees who (1) had an inpatient hospitalization or emergency department encounter indicating a stimulant overdose during 2016-2020, (2) had been continuously enrolled in Medicaid from January 1st of the year preceding the year in which the stimulant overdose occurred, and (3) were 15 years old or older as of January 1 of the year of the overdose.
* Random subcohort: Medicaid enrollees who (1) had been continuously enrolled in Medicaid for at least one calendar year during 2015-2019, and (2) were 15 years old or older as of January 1 of one year following the last year of continuous enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medicaid enrollees whose data were in the format of Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX) in 2015
* Medicaid enrollees whose residence zip code is missing or in Puerto Rico or Virgin Islands
* Medicaid enrollees whose residence zip code does not correspond to any ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) in the American Community Survey 5-year data
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.