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Building Social and Structural Connections for the Prevention of Opioid Use Disorder Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

RecruitingNAAges 14 Years - 24 YearsAllOhio State University
NCT06311838 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Homelessness severely affects health and well-being and is particularly negative for youth. Between 70-95% of youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) report problem substance use and 66-89% have a mental health disorder. Youth appear to be at greater risk for living on the streets or being homeless than adults and are more vulnerable to long term consequences of homelessness. Multiple social determinants of health (SDOH) are uniquely associated with homelessness, driving substance use and adverse mental health consequences. However, limited research has identified pragmatic interventions that have a long-term ameliorating impact on the complex, multi-symptomatic issues among these youth. This study overcomes prior gaps in research through testing a multi-component comprehensive prevention intervention targeting SDOH that may affect biopsychosocial health indicators and longer-term health o

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Youth must meet the criteria for homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act: children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or live in a welfare hotel, or place without regular sleeping accommodations, or live in a shared residence with other persons due to the loss of one's housing or economic hardship * Must speak english adequately to complete measures Exclusion Criteria: * Youth who have a stable housing situation. * Non-English speaker
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What it tests

  • Motivational Interviewing/Community Reinforcement Approach (MI/CRA)
  • Strengths-Based Outreach and Advocacy (SBOA )
  • Services as Usual (SAU)
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Where

2 sites
Star House
Columbus, United States
Ohio State University
Columbus, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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