NCT07637994 Improving Jail Response to the Overdose Crisis: A Hybrid Trial of Jail ECHO to Improve MOUD Implementation and Public Health Outcomes
| NCT ID | NCT07637994 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Massachusetts, Worcester |
| Condition | Opioid Abuse (Disorder) |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2027-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2030-02-28 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2027-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2030-02-28.
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Brief Summary
This project tests a training strategy to help rural jails start or increase their use of medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD - methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone). Staff from participating jails will attend a series of training sessions, called Project ECHO, that include online learning sessions with skilled experts, case-based discussions (real-world examples), and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Project ECHO is well-studied in healthcare settings but has rarely been used in correctional systems. Staff from 40 rural jails and local treatment programs will participate in 6 months of core sessions (all participants attend the same sessions), followed by 12 months of continuing sessions (where content is tailored to participants' needs). Staff will complete surveys about their knowledge and experience, and jails will provide data about their services. Researchers will measure changes in MOUD services offered by the jails over time, as well as the impact these changes have on staff's work environment. If Project ECHO helps expand MOUD services, it will offer a blueprint for expanding these life-saving services in other jails nationwide.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Administrative, security, or healthcare staff in participating jails * Employed at the facility a minimum of 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing or recent participation in similar organizational improvement project * Inability to read or understand English or Spanish
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07637994 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Opioid Abuse (Disorder). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07637994 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07637994 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jcoinecho@umassmed.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07637994 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Worcester, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07637994 clinical trial?
NCT07637994 is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.