Substance-related DisordersNCT07090590
Evaluating Feasibility, Acceptability, Usability, and an Initial Estimate of Effect of a Novel Training Platform on Peer Recovery Supporter Skill, Adherence, and Knowledge Gain-Phase I
A study testing Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) in people with Substance-related Disorders and Alcohol and Other Substance Use Prevention, run by Thrive Digital Health, LLC at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP), an online training system for Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Substance-related Disorders, Alcohol and Other Substance Use Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drug Use Disorders
- What is being tested?
- Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 12 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 18 Mar 2024to 31 Aug 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18 or older
- Self-identified person in recovery from a substance use disorder
- At least one year of continuous sobriety from alcohol and other substances
- Currently working or preparing to work as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
- Willing and able to participate in digital training sessions
- Has access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection
- Able to read and understand English
- Provides informed consent
Who cannot join
- Active suicidal ideation (as indicated by PHQ-9 item 9)
- An inability to read or speak English
- Severe anxiety (GAD-7 score >15)
- Inability to complete online training due to technical or cognitive limitations
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluating Feasibility, Acceptability, Usability, and an Initial Estimate of Effect of a Novel Training Platform on Peer Recovery Supporter Skill, Adherence, and Knowledge Gain
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP), an online training system for Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS). Twelve participants were enrolled to complete the full TDPP asynchronous curriculum, including self-paced modules, peer-led storytelling, and applied practice activities. The study aimed to assess participant engagement, satisfaction, and perceived relevance of the training to their work as peer supporters. This work represents the Phase I portion of a Fast Track SBIR funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
Read the detailed description
The Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) was developed to support the professionalization and skill development of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) by providing an accessible, modular, and evidence-informed training experience. In this Phase I pilot, twelve PRSS participants were recruited to complete a series of interactive online learning modules aligned with the "Connect, Grow, Apply" (CGA) educational framework. Each module contained peer-led narratives, knowledge checks, and behavioral exercises grounded in real-world coaching scenarios.
Primary outcomes included system usability, satisfaction, and self-reported training relevance. Participants completed a post-training assessment and a brief exit interview to capture usability and acceptability ratings. The findings were used to refine content, improve onboarding, and establish readiness for a larger randomized controlled trial in Phase II.
This study did not include a control group. All participants received access to the full training experience and completed their participation within a defined study period. No follow-up or long-term monitoring was conducted.
This trial was conducted as the Phase I component of a Fast Track SBIR (R44AA030953) funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
- Conditions
- Substance-related Disorders, Alcohol and Other Substance Use Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drug Use Disorders
- Being tested
- Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP)
- Keywords
- Peer Recovery Support, Peer Recovery Coaching, Substance Use Recovery, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Medical subject headings
- Substance-Related Disorders, Alcoholism
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP)Behavioural
Also called TDPP
The Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) is a fully asynchronous, web-based training program designed to support the professional development of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS). The platform includes 11 interactive modules structured around the Connect, Grow, Apply (CGA) learning model. Content includes peer-led stories, behavioral simulations, scenario-based learning, and formative assessments. The intervention is intended to build competencies in professionalism, communication, and application of recovery-oriented peer support principles.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| TDPP Training Intervention | Experimental | Participants in this arm received access to the Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP), a fully asynchronous, self-paced digital training program designed to build skills in Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS). The TDPP includes 11 interactive modules structured around the Connect, Grow, Apply (CGA) learning model, peer-led stories, scenario-based exercises, and knowledge assessments. No control or comparator arm was included. Receives: Behavioral: Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Skill and Adherence (YACS II)
Scored performance on videotaped role-play using a modified version of the Yale Adherence and Competence Scale II (YACS II).
Measured: From baseline to within 1 week after training completion
Secondary outcomes (3)
System Usability Scale (SUS) Score
Self-reported usability score using the System Usability Scale (SUS), a validated 10-item instrument that assesses the ease of use, satisfaction, and user experience of the TDPP platform.
Measured: Immediately post-training
Knowledge Gain (Pre/Post Assessment)
Improvement in participant scores on a knowledge test derived from the PRSS curriculum, administered pre- and post-training.
Measured: From baseline to immediately post-training
Intention to Use (UTAUT-2 scale)
Assessed using the UTAUT-2 "Intention to Use" construct, scored on a 5-point Likert scale. Measures perceived likelihood of future platform use in practice.
Measured: Immediately post-training
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jul 2025
- Study start18 Mar 2024
- Primary completion31 Aug 2024
- Study completion31 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Substance-related DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- feasibility/usability pilot study
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Thrive Digital Health, LLC
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Christopher Pesce, JD, MBA, Principal investigator, Thrive Digital Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07090590
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 4R44AA030953-Phase I
- Other IDs
- 1R44AA030953-01A1
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 29 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: This is a small, single-arm pilot study focused on usability, feasibility, and early-stage training outcomes. No individual participant data will be shared due to the limited sample size, qualitative nature of feedback, and privacy considerations. Aggregate findings may be shared in scientific presentations or publications.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluating Feasibility, Acceptability, Usability, and an Initial Estimate of Effect of a Novel Training Platform on Peer Recovery Supporter Skill, Adherence, and Knowledge Gain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07090590
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 4R44AA030953-Phase I
- Conditions
- Substance-related Disorders, Alcohol and Other Substance Use Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drug Use Disorders
- Keywords
- Peer Recovery Support, Peer Recovery Coaching, Substance Use Recovery, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Thrive Digital Health, LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Study start
- 18 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP), an online training system for Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS). Twelve participants were enrolled to complete the full TDPP asynchronous curriculum, including self-paced modules, peer-led storytelling, and applied practice activities. The study aimed to assess participant engagement, satisfaction, and perceived relevance of the training to their work as peer supporters. This work represents the Phase I portion of a Fast Track SBIR funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
Detailed description
The Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) was developed to support the professionalization and skill development of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) by providing an accessible, modular, and evidence-informed training experience. In this Phase I pilot, twelve PRSS participants were recruited to complete a series of interactive online learning modules aligned with the "Connect, Grow, Apply" (CGA) educational framework. Each module contained peer-led narratives, knowledge checks, and behavioral exercises grounded in real-world coaching scenarios.
Primary outcomes included system usability, satisfaction, and self-reported training relevance. Participants completed a post-training assessment and a brief exit interview to capture usability and acceptability ratings. The findings were used to refine content, improve onboarding, and establish readiness for a larger randomized controlled trial in Phase II.
This study did not include a control group. All participants received access to the full training experience and completed their participation within a defined study period. No follow-up or long-term monitoring was conducted.
This trial was conducted as the Phase I component of a Fast Track SBIR (R44AA030953) funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- feasibility/usability pilot study
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| TDPP Training Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP)Participants in this arm received access to the Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP), a fully asynchronous, self-paced digital training program designed to build skills in Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS). The TDPP includes 11 interactive modules structured around the Connect, Grow, Apply (CGA) learning model, peer-led stories, scenario-based exercises, and knowledge assessments. No control or comparator arm was included. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Age 18 or older
- Self-identified person in recovery from a substance use disorder
- At least one year of continuous sobriety from alcohol and other substances
- Currently working or preparing to work as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
- Willing and able to participate in digital training sessions
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Active suicidal ideation (as indicated by PHQ-9 item 9)
- An inability to read or speak English
- Severe anxiety (GAD-7 score >15)
- Inability to complete online training due to technical or cognitive limitations
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP)Also: TDPPThe Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) is a fully asynchronous, web-based training program designed to support the professional development of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS). The platform includes 11 interactive modules structured around the Connect, Grow, Apply (CGA) learning model. Content includes peer-led stories, behavioral simulations, scenario-based learning, and formative assessments. The intervention is intended to build competencies in professionalism, communication, and application of recovery-oriented peer support principles. | Behavioural | TDPP Training Intervention |
Primary outcome
Skill and Adherence (YACS II)
Time frame: From baseline to within 1 week after training completion
Scored performance on videotaped role-play using a modified version of the Yale Adherence and Competence Scale II (YACS II).
3 secondary outcomes
System Usability Scale (SUS) Score
Time frame: Immediately post-training
Knowledge Gain (Pre/Post Assessment)
Time frame: From baseline to immediately post-training
Intention to Use (UTAUT-2 scale)
Time frame: Immediately post-training
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. This is a small, single-arm pilot study focused on usability, feasibility, and early-stage training outcomes. No individual participant data will be shared due to the limited sample size, qualitative nature of feedback, and privacy considerations. Aggregate findings may be shared in scientific presentations or publications.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Christopher Pesce, JD, MBA principal investigator
Thrive Digital Health
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) in people with Substance-related Disorders and Alcohol and Other Substance Use Prevention, run by Thrive Digital Health, LLC at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Skill and Adherence (YACS II) (time frame: From baseline to within 1 week after training completion). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jul 2025.