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A4i-O: A Platform for Complex Behavioral Health to Address OUD

Mental Health Wellness 1 | Opioid-Related Disorders | Comorbidities and Coexisting Conditions | Mobile Phone...

For the purposes of beta testing the first version of A4i-O, 15 individuals with OUD will use the platform for one month. From a design perspective this sample size is viewed as being sufficient to answer questions regarding app functionality and feasibility before moving to larger trials. Additionally, 15 individuals is a larger sample size than in the A4i pilot. This is an open label pilot with a primary objective of troubleshooting and providing early feedback on the beta version of the technology. To that end, 15 participants are anticipated to be sufficient to provide robust, early feedback. As with the focus groups, through sampling an effort will be made to secure a diverse group. Any individuals who might be declined in that effort at this stage (e.g., it is determined that no more male identifying participants are needed but they were interested) would be invited to take part in the subsequent RCT.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Participants will be adults, 18 years of age or older, with a provider-assigned diagnosis of OUD confirmed by the SCID-5. Electronic medical records will be accessed for CAMH clients after informed consent is obtained to confirm the OUD diagnosis. For clients who were recruited externally and do not have a CAMH chart, confirmation of diagnosis will be sought from the referring clinician.
2. All participants will be engaged in outpatient psychiatric treatment for OUD.
3. All participants will currently be engaged in opioid agonist treatment.
4. Proficiency in English via ability to understand written/verbal communication during consent process. Any RA concerns about ability to understand English will be brought to the PI for determination of next steps (see consent procedures below).
5. Own and use an Android or iOS smartphone.
6. All participants will be open to having their care provider participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Lack of capacity to consent.
2. Intellectual disability.
3. Experiencing distress at a level that would affect research and technology engagement (e.g., acute suicidality).

Criteria (service providers): Service providers will be psychiatrists and case managers engaged in the care of the participants.

Study Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Sean Kidd

Study Sponsored By
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06215963