Therapy + Social Support for Loneliness
(DLoop Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that participants must be on chronic opioids, so you may need to continue those medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Social Navigation Group for loneliness?
Research shows that psychological treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can significantly reduce loneliness, with studies finding a small to medium positive effect. Additionally, internet-based CBT has been effective in reducing loneliness and improving quality of life, suggesting that similar approaches could be beneficial.12345
Is Therapy + Social Support for Loneliness safe for humans?
How does the treatment of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Social Navigation Group for loneliness differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it combines Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), which helps change negative thought patterns, with a Social Navigation Group that provides social support, addressing both the mental and social aspects of loneliness. Unlike other treatments, this approach targets loneliness through both psychological and social interventions, potentially offering a more comprehensive solution.2491011
What is the purpose of this trial?
Loneliness, which is the perceived feeling of insufficient personal relationships, is related to higher risk for inappropriate opioid use and opioid use disorders in patients who are taking opioids long-term. The study seeks to pilot test the evidence-based loneliness interventions of psychological therapy and social navigation in patients on chronic opioids treated in primary care practices to determine if reducing loneliness can lower opioid misuse.
Research Team
Sebastian Tong, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals feeling lonely and dealing with opioid use disorder, who are currently on long-term opioid treatment in primary care settings. The study aims to see if addressing loneliness can help reduce opioid misuse.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Social Navigation, or Usual Care for 8 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in opioid misuse, functional outcomes, and loneliness
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Social Navigation Group
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Washington
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator