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Families Left Behind

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllRAND
NCT06854757 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The United States is facing unprecedented rates of drug overdose deaths, profoundly impacting millions of families who are left to navigate their grief. Those bereaved by overdose experience a unique form of grief characterized by feelings of guilt, shame, and blame, which can worsen their suffering and deter them from seeking help. Individuals coping with overdose loss often endure more severe health consequences compared to those grieving non-drug related deaths, including prolonged grief disorder, substance use disorders, PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Moreover, bereaved individuals, particularly those with a history of substance use, may engage in risky behaviors as a means of coping, further exacerbating the risk of overdose and mortality within this vulnerable population. Peer grief support interventions have emerged as a promising approach to assist those experiencing su

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * people who lost a loved one to an unintentional drug overdose death within the past year * age 18 and older * fluently understand English or Spanish * have the capacity to give consent (e.g., excluding those with severe cognitive impairment, those in active psychosis, and those with developmental disabilities). Exclusion Criteria: * people who need hospitalization for psychiatric symptoms or substance use disorders. (Note, people who use drugs but who do not require hospitalization will be included.) * people have active suicidal ideation * people who lost someone to a drug overdose death more than one year ago * people who lost someone to a drug overdose death that was suicidal in nature or of undetermined intent
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What it tests

  • RIVER
  • Enhanced care as usual
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Where

4 sites
Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office
Birmingham, United States
San Diego County Medical Examiner Office
San Diego, United States
Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Farmington, United States
Peer Support Community Partners
Watertown, 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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