Peer-Delivered Episodic Future Thinking for Returning Citizens
United States40 participantsStarted 2023-11-14
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a brief, episodic future thinking (EFT) intervention in a substance use treatment setting serving returning citizens with substance use disorders (SUD).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Determine preliminary implementation potential of the EFT intervention, including acceptability and feasibility of conducting the intervention.
2. Examine the preliminary effectiveness of this approach, with a specific focus on patient outcomes, including changes in delay discounting, treatment retention, treatment motivation, and substance use.
Participants will be asked to participant in pre and post assessment questionnaires, participate in a single-episode brief intervention followed by tailored phone call follow-ups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. At least 18 years of age
. Experience in an incarceration setting within 12 months
. Identify as an individual in substance use recovery
. Willing to participate in the study
. Able to participate in written assessments and an intervention conducted in English
. Willing to receive brief bi-weekly check-in calls for one month, email, and other phone messages related to study participation including SMS/text messages as needed
Exclusion criteria
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
Change in Delay Discounting 5 Trial Adjusted Measure
Timeframe: Baseline and up to 3 months post-intervention
2
Change in Consideration of Future Consequences Scale
Timeframe: Baseline and up to 3 months post-intervention