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Behavioral Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder

Phase 1
Recruiting
Led By Michael A Cucciare, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3-month
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study whether the addition of a behavioral intervention called Strengths-based Linkage to Alcohol Care (SLAC) to usual care can help Veterans with hazardous drinking and posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) or depression.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans who drink hazardously, as shown by an AUDIT-C score over 5, and have had PTSD or depression in the past year. They must not be currently in substance use treatment or weekly support groups, should have a working phone, and someone who knows their contact info.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests SLAC—a behavioral intervention—against usual care to see if it helps link hazardous drinkers with alcohol care services. Participants are randomly placed into two groups: one receives SLAC plus usual care; the other gets only usual care.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves a behavioral intervention rather than medication, traditional side effects like those seen with drugs are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal issues.

Timeline

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

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Linkage to alcohol care
Utilization of alcohol care
Utilization of alcohol care options
Secondary outcome measures
Alcohol consumption
Depression
Posttraumatic stress disorder

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Strengths-based linkage to alcohol care (SLAC)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
SLAC is a behavioral intervention designed to link persons with substance use/misuse to a care or help option
Group II: Usual careActive Control1 Intervention
Usual care consists of brief intervention in primary care and/or standard referral to more intensive alcohol care (e.g., outpatient/inpatient, pharmacotherapy)

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Logistics

Participation is compensated

You will be compensated for participating in this trial.

Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,611 Previous Clinical Trials
3,305,144 Total Patients Enrolled
Michael A Cucciare, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorCentral Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, Little Rock, AR
3 Previous Clinical Trials
475 Total Patients Enrolled
Christine Timko, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
7 Previous Clinical Trials
1,868 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Strengths-based Linkage to Alcohol Care (SLAC) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05023317 — Phase 1
Alcohol Consumption Research Study Groups: Usual care, Strengths-based linkage to alcohol care (SLAC)

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many people can take part in this experiment at once?

"Confirmed. According to information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is actively recruiting and was first advertised on February 1st 2022. A total of 140 patients are needed from 2 different medical centres for the study's completion."

Answered by AI

Are any openings available for prospective participants in this trial?

"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is indeed recruiting patients; it was first listed on February 1st 2022 and updated 4 days later. The aim of the trial is to enrol 140 individuals at two distinct sites."

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Are there any official recognitions for Strengths-based linkages to alcohol care?

"The safety of Strengths-based linkage to alcohol care has been rated a 1 on the Power team's scale due to its Phase 1 status, signifying that there is limited evidence supporting it in terms of both efficacy and security."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Arkansas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, Little Rock, AR
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
2
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Tried a few things didn’t work. I have tried therapy and other means to reduce my alcohol intake none worked.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
I am hoping to find a way to quit drinking alcohol! I have had therapy which didn’t help ! I drink every day and I am depressed most ever day !
PatientReceived no prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long before I can start this trial ? Is this a pill you take or just counseling?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Strengths-based Linkage to Alcohol Care (SLAC) for Hazardous Drinkers in Primary Care
2023. "Strengths-based Linkage to Alcohol Care (SLAC) for Hazardous Drinkers in Primary Care". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05023317.
~93 spots leftby Dec 2026
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