Peer Support for Alcoholic Liver Disease
(THRIVES Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Liver transplant (LT) recipients with a history of alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) may encounter various psychosocial and medical challenges during post-LT recovery, even beyond the initial post-transplant period. Effective and sustainable interventions will be crucial for improving patient outcomes. This clinical trial will examine the impact of peer support specialists (PSS) on the recovery experience of individuals who received LT for ALD. The trial seeks to answer two main questions:
* Are LT recipients who work with PSS less likely to resume alcohol use or tend to drink less overall?
* Do LT recipients who work with PSS engage more with recommended medical care and have better overall survival?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Po-Hung Chen, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals who have had a liver transplant due to alcohol-related liver disease. It aims to help them with recovery by providing peer support. Participants should not be currently involved in any other similar intervention studies.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Peer Support Intervention
Participants receive support from Peer Support Specialists (PSS) who have lived experiences with ALD/LT. PSS provide brief counseling, active listening, and meet with participants at regular intervals.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for alcohol consumption, engagement in medical care, and overall survival.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Peer Support
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether having a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) can reduce the chances of patients returning to alcohol use and improve their engagement with medical care post-liver transplant.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator
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