Practice Facilitation for Alcohol Use Disorder in HIV Care
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to help people with HIV who drink too much alcohol by using a practice coach to guide clinics in offering structured alcohol reduction treatments. The goal is to improve their adherence to HIV medication and overall health. The trial will test if this approach helps reduce alcohol use and improves HIV treatment outcomes.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on alcohol use and HIV care, so it's best to discuss your current medications with the trial team.
What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for alcohol use disorder in HIV care?
Is the integrated stepped care approach for alcohol use disorder in HIV care safe for humans?
How is the Alcohol Stepped Care treatment for alcohol use disorder in HIV care different from other treatments?
The Alcohol Stepped Care treatment is unique because it uses a flexible, step-by-step approach that adjusts the level of care based on the patient's response, starting with brief interventions and potentially escalating to more intensive therapies like motivational enhancement therapy and pharmacotherapy, which is not commonly integrated in standard HIV care settings.12345
Research Team
Geetanjali Chander, MD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for clinic staff over 18 years old, who work in certain HIV clinics and speak English. They must be able to complete surveys or interviews. It's not specified who can't join, so it seems open to all clinic staff meeting the inclusion criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Pre-implementation Planning
Tailor the practice facilitation intervention to each site using mixed methods
Implementation with Formative Evaluation
Determine the effect of practice facilitation on reach, adoption, and maintenance of evidence-based alcohol treatment using mixed methods
Post-implementation Summative Evaluation
Determine the effects of practice facilitation on implementation of stepped care and alcohol use and HIV-related outcomes using interrupted time series analysis with synthetic controls
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Alcohol Stepped Care
- Practice Facilitation
Alcohol Stepped Care is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Unhealthy Alcohol Use
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Dependence
- Harmful Drinking
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins University
Lead Sponsor
University of Washington
Collaborator
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator
University of California, San Diego
Collaborator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborator
University of North Carolina
Collaborator
Fenway Community Health
Collaborator