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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Alcoholism

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Ayana Jordan, MD, PhD.

Research Sponsored by Yale University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

at least 18 years of age

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

active suicidal or homicidal ideation or an unstable psychotic disorder (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder) or mood disorder (bipolar disorder, severe major depressive disorder)

inability to provide informed consent or participate in the study procedures as proposed in the consent

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 8 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare levels of treatment initiation, engagement, and alcohol outcomes for a novel treatment strategy (CBT4CBT delivered in the Black church) compared with traditional outpatient specialty addiction treatment for a large sample of Black adults with AUD.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Black adults with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) who are at least 18 years old, have had some drinking in the past month, and can speak English. They must not be currently receiving substance use treatment or have severe mental health issues like active suicidal thoughts or unstable psychotic disorders.

What is being tested?

The study is testing a new way to help people with AUD by using a program called CBT4CBT delivered in Black churches. It's being compared to traditional outpatient addiction treatments. The goal is to see which setting helps more with starting treatment, staying engaged, and reducing alcohol use over time.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral therapy rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal issues during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have thoughts of harming myself or others and do not suffer from severe mental health disorders.

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I am unable to understand or follow the study's procedures.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 8 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~8 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Percent days abstinent from alcohol

Rates of engagement in treatment

Rates of treatment initiation

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: CBT4CBT in the Black ChurchExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The 'CBT for CBT' program is modeled closely on our NIDA-published CBT manual. Seven core skill modules will cover the following topics, which correspond to the major session topics in the manual: Understanding and changing patterns of alcohol use, Coping with craving, Substance refusal skills, Seemingly irrelevant decisions, Planning for emergencies, and Problem-solving skills. Staying Safe

Group II: Community Based Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention

Treatment as usual, typically groups, offered by a specialty community based treatment center (MCCA)

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met