Evaluation of a Novel Intervention to Prevent Polysubstance Overdoses Involving Illicit Stimulants

Description

The purpose of the study is to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and associated benefits and harms of integrating FTS education and distribution into select courts in rural and urban communities in Ohio.

Conditions

Opiate Overdose, Fentanyl Overdose, Harm Reduction

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Study overview

The purpose of the study is to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and associated benefits and harms of integrating FTS education and distribution into select courts in rural and urban communities in Ohio.

Evaluation of a Novel Intervention to Prevent Polysubstance Overdoses Involving Illicit Stimulants

Evaluation of a Novel Intervention to Prevent Polysubstance Overdoses Involving Illicit Stimulants

Condition
Opiate Overdose
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43207

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age 18 years or older
  • * Not incarcerated at time of study enrollment
  • * Currently enrolled in one of the following Ohio drug courts: Criminal drug court, Veterans' court, Mental health court, Human trafficking court, Family treatment court, O.V.I. court or on probation with a participating court
  • * Self-reported use of illicit stimulants in the past 6 months
  • * Has a phone number or email address to allow for follow-up contact
  • * Understands English (Based on the 2012-2016 American Community Survey, only 2.4% of Ohioans 5 years and older speak English less than "very well.")

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Nationwide Children's Hospital,

Nichole Michaels, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Injury Research & Policy

Gary Smith, MD, DRPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Injury Research & Policy

Study Record Dates

2025-09