Alcohol Abuse/Addiction Clinical Trial
Official title:
Evaluating Alternative Aftercare Models for Ex-offenders
This study is examining the relative effects of alternative aftercare models for ex-offenders who are recovering from substance abuse/addiction. The study is a longitudinal, randomized field trial that assigns participants to one of three conditions: Oxford House, a professionally-run residential treatment facility, or a control condition that involves usual aftercare chosen by participants (which may include no treatment at all). Oxford Houses are self-run residential recovery homes based on the premise of mutual support. These homes do not involve professional treatment staff and the expenses (e.g. rent, utilities) are paid for by the residents. The hypothesis of this study is that Oxford House participants will have as good or better outcomes in terms of substance recovery, recidivism, and health in comparison to the participants who were assigned to the residential treatment facility, and better outcomes in comparison to the control group. In addition, the cost to government/tax payers will be substantially lower given that participants pay their own way.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 270 |
| Est. completion date | June 2013 |
| Est. primary completion date | June 2013 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | 18 Years and older |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - released from prison/jail in last 24 months - recovering from alcohol or drug dependence Exclusion Criteria: - convicted of violent crime such as murder, aggravated assault - currently using alcohol or drugs |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | DePaul University | Chicago | Illinois |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) |
United States,
Jason LA, Ferrari JR. Oxford House Recovery Homes: Characteristics and Effectiveness. Psychol Serv. 2010 May;7(2):92-102. — View Citation
Jason, L.A., Olson, B.D., Mueller, D.G., Walt, L., & Aase, D.M. (2010). Residential recovery homes/Oxford Houses In B. White & J. Kelly (eds.) Addiction Recovery Management: Theory, Research and Practice. (pp. 143-161). New York: Humana Press.
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Relapse/recovery - drug test and self report of alcohol use | An assessment of each participant's drug/alcohol use as determined by a urine test and report of alcohol use | last data collection point (wave 5, 2 years after recruitment) | No |
| Primary | recidivism | whether or not the participant has been re-incarcerated, as indicated by Illinois Department of Corrections data base | last data collection point (wave 5, 2 years after recruitment) | No |
| Primary | health | participant health, such as hospitalization and other indicators as measured by the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) - Light. also measures substance use, employment, legal system involvement, family and social life, psychiatric status. | last data collection point (wave 5, 2 years after recruitment) | No |
| Secondary | Drug Taking Confidence Questionnaire (DTCQ) | confidence to avoid using drugs and alcohol in various situations; | every 6 months for 2 years | No |
| Secondary | Risk Behavior Survey | recent substance use and sexual behaviors | every 6 months for 2 years | No |