Pre-Pilot WINGS +++ An Effectiveness Trial of Syndemic Mhealth Intervention to Increase MOUD Uptake Among Women Impacted by Intimate Partner Violence and PTSD
Dawn A. Goddard-Eckrich
Summary
The goal of this pre-pilot for the clinical trial is to develop a mobile health (mHealth) program called WINGS+++ can help women with opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders who have experienced intimate partner violence. The pre-pilot study will take place in Orange County, New York with n=7 women. . The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does WINGS+++ lower non-prescription opioid and other drug use in women? 2. Does WINGS+++ help connect women to treatment for substance use, intimate partner violence, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Researchers will compare WINGS+++ to standard care to see if WINGS+++ works better to lower drug use and link women to helpful services. WINGS+++ is a 3-session program on a mobile device that: * Screens for intimate partner violence, PTSD, and substance use * Offers brief support and referrals based on each woman's needs and preferences * Connects women to a peer navigator who helps link them to services Participants will: * Take part in only the WINGS+++ program for the pre-pilot * Answer survey questions about drug use, intimate partner violence, and PTSD symptoms * Provide biological samples (such as urine or hair) to check for drug use * Share information about the services they have used
Description
The goal of this pre-pilot for the clinical trial is to develop a mobile health (mHealth) program called WINGS+++ that can help women with opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders who have experienced intimate partner violence. The pre-pilot study will take place in Orange County, New York with n=7 women. WINGS+++ is delivered across 3 sessions on a mobile device and combines three components into a single program: a tool that screens for physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and provides brief support and safety planning; a tool that identifies trauma-related (PTSD) symptoms and…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as a woman (cis-gender or transgender) * Aged 18 or older * Report use of non-prescribed opioids in the past 30 days * Score positive for risk of opioid use disorder or other substance use disorder on the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) with a cut-off score of 6 or higher * Report experiencing any severe psychological abuse or any physical or sexual abuse by a female or male intimate partner in the past year Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of significant psychiatric or cognitive impairment that would limit effective participation, as confirmed during informed…
Interventions
- BehavioralPre-Pilot WINGS++++
Pre-Pilot WINGS+++ Intervention (3 sessions) After completing the baseline survey, they will participate in the three-session WINGS+++ program using a tablet, computer, or smartphone. The sessions include educational videos, interactive exercises, safety planning tools, and activities designed to address intimate partner violence, trauma symptoms, and substance use. Work with a Community Health Advocate (Peer Navigator) who will help set goals and connect you to services such as MOUD treatment, harm reduction services, mental health services, and intimate partner violence services.
Locations (2)
- Columbia University School of Social WorkNew York, New York
- CornerstoneNewburgh, New York