Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Alcoholism

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJeremy D Kidd, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Gender minority (GM; transgender and gender non-conforming) individuals experience disproportionately high rates of hazardous drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD) and are an NIH-designated disparity population (NOT-MD-19-001). Despite marked disparities and unique alcohol risk factors, there are no evidence-based alcohol interventions for this population. This study will conduct mixed-methods formative research with an established multi-site longitudinal GM cohort to develop and assess the feasibility of the first culturally-adapted psychosocial treatment intervention for GMs with AUD. The study will evaluate an adapted version of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), with adaptations intended to enhance the responsiveness of IPT to the unique life experiences of GM individuals that may influence alcohol consumption.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for gender minority individuals who speak English, want treatment for moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), and can follow the study's procedures. It's not open to those legally mandated to treatment, with severe psychiatric symptoms or a history of intense alcohol withdrawal.

Inclusion Criteria

Current DSM-5 Alcohol use disorder (AUD) (moderate-to-severe)

Able to give informed consent and comply with study procedures

GM self-identification

+2 more

Exclusion Criteria

History of severe alcohol withdrawal (e.g., seizure, delirium tremens)

Legally mandated to treatment

Current DSM-5 SUD other than alcohol/nicotine/caffeine/cannabis

+1 more

Participant Groups

The study is testing a new version of interpersonal psychotherapy that's been adapted specifically for gender minority people with AUD. The goal is to see if this therapy better addresses their unique experiences related to alcohol consumption.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Culturally adapted interpersonal psychotherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Individual psychotherapy intervention based on Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-B) with additional cultural adaptation for transgender and nonbinary individuals.