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CRP + S&A for Substance Use Disorders (CRP and S&A Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Elizabeth J. Santa Ana, PhD MA BA

Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Functioning at an intellectual level sufficient to allow accurate completion of all assessments

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 month

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing three different treatments to help improve outcomes for people with substance abuse problems. Veterans at the Charleston VA Psychiatric inpatient unit who are admitted may be invited to participate.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for veterans with substance use problems who are inpatients at the Charleston VA Psychiatric unit. Participants must understand English, be able to consent, complete assessments, and commit to therapy sessions and follow-ups. They should have used substances within the last 30 days and meet criteria for a current substance use disorder.

What is being tested?

The study compares three treatments: Combined Recovery Program (CRP) with six group sessions on the unit; Stable & Able (S&A), a telehealth program before discharge providing support up to 3 months; and Treatment-as-usual (TAU), which includes various recovery-related mental health topics.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological therapies rather than medications, traditional side effects like those seen with drugs are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress during therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I can understand and complete all required tests and questionnaires.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 month

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 month

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Alcohol Drink Days at 1 Month

Alcohol Drink Days at 3 Month

Alcohol Drink Days at Baseline

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Secondary study objectives

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 month for Alcohol Use

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 month for Psychiatric Status

Alcohol Use Disorder

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

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

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Combined Recovery Program (CRP)+Treatment-as-usual (TAU)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Combined Recovery Program (CRP) is a six-session motivational enhancement and daily living skills therapy workshop provided while on the inpatient unit. Attendance of CRP will be in addition to Treatment as Usual (TAU), that is, standard inpatient programming.

Group II: CRP+ Stable & Able (S&A)+TAUActive Control2 Interventions

Combined Recovery Program (CRP) a six-session motivational enhancement and daily living skills therapy workshop provided while on the inpatient unit, plus a home telehealth program (Stable \& Able) which begins on day 1 of hospital discharge. Attendance of CRP and S\&A will be in addition to TAU, that is, standard inpatient programming.

Group III: Treatment-as-usual only (TAU):Active Control1 Intervention

TAU will only receive the usual care on the inpatient unit including medical and medication management.

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