Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effectiveness of the Screen, Test, Immunize, Reduce Risk, and Refer (STIRR) Intervention for People With Both a Mental and Substance Abuse Disorder (NCT NCT00316303)

NCT ID: NCT00316303

Last Updated: 2013-05-22

Results Overview

Of the participants that were not immunized at baseline, the number of participants who were immunized for Hepatitis A and B at 6 months.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

236 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Measured at 6 Months relative to Baseline

Results posted on

2013-05-22

Participant Flow

Patients with co-occuring mental illness and substance use disorders who were receiving services from 2 publicly funded community mental health programs in Baltimore, MD.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
STIRR Intervention
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Overall Study
STARTED
118
118
Overall Study
COMPLETED
107
102
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
16

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
STIRR Intervention
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
11
16

Baseline Characteristics

Effectiveness of the Screen, Test, Immunize, Reduce Risk, and Refer (STIRR) Intervention for People With Both a Mental and Substance Abuse Disorder

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
STIRR Intervention
n=118 Participants
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
n=118 Participants
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Total
n=236 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
46.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5 • n=5 Participants
46.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 • n=7 Participants
46.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
42 Participants
n=7 Participants
90 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
70 Participants
n=5 Participants
76 Participants
n=7 Participants
146 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
85 Participants
n=5 Participants
86 Participants
n=7 Participants
171 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
30 Participants
n=7 Participants
59 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
118 participants
n=5 Participants
118 participants
n=7 Participants
236 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured at 6 Months relative to Baseline

Of the participants that were not immunized at baseline, the number of participants who were immunized for Hepatitis A and B at 6 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STIRR Intervention
n=96 Participants
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Change in Immunization Status
73 participants
4 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

Participant self-report of being tested for hepatitis C

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STIRR Intervention
n=81 Participants
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
n=69 Participants
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Tested for Hepatitis C
70 participants
10 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

Participant self-report of being tested for hepatitis B

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STIRR Intervention
n=80 Participants
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
n=73 Participants
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Tested for Hepatitis B
69 participants
14 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

Participant self-report of being tested for HIV

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STIRR Intervention
n=21 Participants
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
n=13 Participants
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Tested for HIV
18 participants
6 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

For participants infected with hepatitis C, their self-report of being referred for medical care.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STIRR Intervention
n=21 Participants
The STIRR Intervention involves Screening for HIV and hepatitis C risk factors, Testing for HIV and hepatitis B and C infection, Immunization against hepatitis A and B, and Reducing risk and Referring for medical treatment for persons testing positive for HIV and hepatitis C.
Control Group
n=16 Participants
Participants will receive enhanced treatment as usual. This entails comprehensive mental health services provided at each study site, education about blood-borne diseases, and referral to a local community health provider for blood testing, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV)immunizations, and any necessary treatments.
Referral for Medical Care
17 participants
12 participants

Adverse Events

STIRR Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Stanley Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Phone: 603-653-0740

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place