An interventional study of Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP) in Substance-related Disorders, Alcohol and Other Substance Use Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drug Use Disorders, sponsored by Thrive Digital Health, LLC. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-29.
Sponsored by Thrive Digital Health, LLC · Not applicable, Interventional, and Health services research
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).
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).
Exclusion Criteria:
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.
Behavioral: Thrive Digital Peer Platform (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.
Also known as: TDPP
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).
Time frame: From baseline to within 1 week after training completion
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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: Immediately post-training
Self-Reported Satisfaction
Participant-reported satisfaction with the training experience, assessed via a Likert-scale item ("How satisfied were you with the training experience overall?"). Scores range from 1 (not satisfied) to 5 (very satisfied).
Time frame: Immediately post-training
Qualitative Feedback (Open-Ended Exit Interview)
Participant reflections on their training experience, collected through a structured exit interview or open-text response field. Thematic content analysis will be used to identify emergent themes related to learning impact, perceived professionalism, and platform usability.
Time frame: Immediately post-training
Plan to share: 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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