Correctional Service of Canada Pilot Trial of Digital Substance Use Disorder Interventions (PROCESS)
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Breaking Free Online (BFO), Computer-Based Training for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT4CBT).
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Basic parameters: 18 years — 55 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Canada
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Pilot Trial of Digital Substance Use Disorder Interventions to Prevent Post-release Substance Use Disorder Relapse in Offenders in Correctional Service of Canada Custody
Overview
Problems with substance use are common in prisoners. Since most substances are still illegal in Canada, substance use problems can increase the risk for re-incarceration. Although research suggests that treatment may reduce these risks, they are still rarely used in correctional settings. This pilot study will examine the feasibility and usefulness of two digital treatments for substance use problems in individuals recently released from prison. The investigators will compare engagement across both treatments over a 6-month period, and assess the rates of substance use relapse and re-incarceration.
Interventions
- Other Breaking Free Online (BFO)
BFO is a digital intervention for substance use problems and commonly co-occurring disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Its structure is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques. It is self-directed by the individual and can be done on a smartphone, tablet, or online. BFO provides techniques for cognitive restructuring (i.e., reshaping how we view certain situations) and managing and planning for high-risk situations (e.g., minimizing relapse in the face of c - Other Computer-Based Training for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT4CBT)
CBT4CBT is a digital intervention used for substance use problems through the application of CBT techniques. The program involves various video modules, educational games, quizzes, interactive videos, and more. The modules are self-paced and can be done online. Modules will focus on teaching users core skills to avoid substance use and ways of effectively communicating. It discusses various situations where potential triggers could arise, and homework done afterwards allows the user to identify
Primary outcome measures
- Feasibility of Digital Treatment Interventions [Time frame: End of enrollment (~6 months)]
- Overall Substance Use Treatment Engagement [Time frame: End of enrollment (~6 months)]
- Perceived Treatment Utility [Time frame: End of enrollment (~6 months)]
- Efficacy of Treatment Module Content [Time frame: End of enrollment (~6 months)]
- Efficacy of Digital Treatment Interventions for Substance Use [Time frame: Study follow-up (~3 months post-treatment completion)]
- Efficacy of Digital Treatment Interventions for Recidivism [Time frame: Study follow-up (~3 months post-treatment completion)]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Between-Intervention Feasibility Outcomes [Time frame: End of enrollment (~6 months)]
- Between-Intervention Efficacy Outcomes for Substance Use [Time frame: Study follow-up (~3 months post-treatment completion)]
- Between-Intervention Efficacy Outcomes for Recidivism [Time frame: Study follow-up (~3 months post-treatment completion)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Individuals who have previously served custodial services in the Correctional Services of Canada (csc).
- Individuals who have a history of substance use problems (i.e., determined by them not being allowed to use substances as part their parole terms)
- Individuals who current reside in a Community Correctional Centre or Community-Based Residential Facility
- Individuals between 18-55 years old
Exclusion criteria
\- Individuals who have never served a custodial sentence with the CSC
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Canada · 4 centers
- Salvation Army Booth Centre — Brantford
- The Salvation Army - Ellen Osler Home — Dundas
- The St. Leonard's Society Of Hamilton — Hamilton
- St Leonard's Clinton House — Hamilton
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07342218 · 18879 · Memorandum of Understanding