About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 1-on-1 support program is easy to complete and acceptable for people supporting loved ones who have recently received treatment for substance use. The main questions it aims to answer are:
How many people complete the program? How satisfied are people with the program?
Participants will:
Complete weekly telehealth sessions for 12 weeks Complete surveys/interviews at the beginning, in the middle (\~week 6), at the end of the program (\~week 12), and 12-weeks after the end of the program Complete a focus group or interview
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Ages 18+.
Having a loved one who participated in an inpatient or residential substance use disorder program in the past 30 days, as reported by loved one, support person, clinician, or chart review.
Interest in supporting the loved one's recovery from substance use.
At least 4 days per month virtual or in-person contact per month with the loved one.
Disqualifiers
DSM-5 moderate or severe substance use disorder in the past year.
History of domestic violence with the loved one that would interfere with the ability to safely follow through with the intervention plan.
Psychiatric, cognitive, or medical impairments that would interfere with the ability to follow through with the intervention plan.
Prior participation of a support person of the loved one in an ITC-related research study.
Trial design
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
ITC
BehavioralITC is a behavioral intervention delivered via telehealth. The coaching session topics include skills to help with understanding, awareness, and action. The intervention is designed for support persons of individuals living with a substance use disorder.
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Program Completion
Proportion of participants completing 12-session program
Secondary outcomes
Mean Session Satisfaction
Participants will report weekly satisfaction (helpfulness) ratings following each session on the Session Survey. Ratings will range from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent).
Sponsors and contacts
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Mclean Hospital
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator