Episodic Future Thinking for Health Behaviors
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a brief, episodic future thinking (EFT) intervention in a substance use treatment setting serving returning citizens with substance use disorders (SUD). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Determine preliminary implementation potential of the EFT intervention, including acceptability and feasibility of conducting the intervention. 2. Examine the preliminary effectiveness of this approach, with a specific focus on patient outcomes, including changes in delay discounting, treatment retention, treatment motivation, and substance use. Participants will be asked to participant in pre and post assessment questionnaires, participate in a single-episode brief intervention followed by tailored phone call follow-ups.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the idea that Episodic Future Thinking for Health Behaviors is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) is effective in helping people make healthier choices. For example, a study on low-income overweight or obese young mothers found that EFT helped them lose weight. Another study showed that EFT can reduce delay discounting, which is when people prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, future ones. This is important because it relates to better health behaviors like eating less and exercising more. Additionally, both written and drawn EFT cues were found to be effective, giving flexibility in how the treatment can be used.12345
What safety data is available for Episodic Future Thinking interventions?
Is the treatment Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) promising for improving health behaviors?
Yes, Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) is a promising treatment for improving health behaviors. It helps people make healthier choices by imagining their future, which can reduce the tendency to choose immediate rewards over long-term benefits. Studies show that EFT can be effective in real-world settings, like helping people lose weight or reduce substance use.12111213
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 who identify as being in recovery from substance use, can engage with English-language materials, have been incarcerated within the last year, and are open to participating in assessments and follow-up calls or messages.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Elongating Time HOrizons for Reentry (ETHoR)
- Standardized Episodic Thinking (SET)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Henry Ford Health System
Lead Sponsor
Michigan State University
Collaborator
Detroit Recovery Project INC
Collaborator
University of Kansas
Collaborator