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Behavioral Intervention

Telemedicine-Based Therapy for Substance Abuse

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Waitlist Available
Led By Allison Lin, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Outpatient care at Michigan Medicine in past year
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial is testing the feasibility and acceptability of motivational interviewing and psychosocial intervention programs delivered via telehealth to help improve substance use and other related outcomes in patients with substance use disorders.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have used substances on average twice a week over the past month, have been outpatient at Michigan Medicine in the last year, and own a device like a smartphone with internet. People can't join if they can't consent (like having acute psychosis), had severe alcohol withdrawal before, or don't speak English.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests motivational interviewing and psychosocial interventions delivered through telehealth to help patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It aims to refine these programs for better feasibility and acceptability among 50 participants.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological therapy via telemedicine rather than medication, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, discussing substance use may cause emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have received outpatient care at Michigan Medicine in the last year.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Feasibility of the intervention (engagement)
Tele-Tx Intervention acceptability
Other outcome measures
Change in Alcohol Consumption
Change in frequency of substance use as reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TeletxExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The evidence-based manualized psychosocial programs that will be delivered via telehealth are adaptations of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other psychosocial interventions to enhance initial and ongoing treatment engagement. TeleTx consists of up to 8 ~30-50 minute psychosocial sessions delivered via phone or videoconference platform (e.g. Zoom etc).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,785 Previous Clinical Trials
6,364,780 Total Patients Enrolled
Allison Lin, MDPrincipal Investigator - University of Michigan
University of Michigan
1 Previous Clinical Trials
300 Total Patients Enrolled

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Substance Use Disorder Research Study Groups: Teletx

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is enrollment still taking place for this research endeavor?

"According to the details posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is not currently enrolling patients. Initially published with a post date of March 16th 2021 and last updated October 21st 2022, it has since stalled its recruitment efforts; however, there are 359 other studies actively recruiting at present."

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Is the eligibility requirement for this medical trial restricted to individuals under 35 years old?

"To qualify for entry into this trial, the patient must between 18 and 75 years old. Subsequently, there are separate trials available to those aged below 18 (75) or over 65 (253)."

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Is there a specific demographic that is eligible to participate in this trial?

"This medical trial is seeking 50 participants aged 18 to 75 who are currently dealing with substance use disorder. In addition, these patients must have a DSM-5 SUD diagnosis and be using substances at least twice weekly during the preceding month. Furthermore, they need access to either a smartphone or tablet connected to Wi-Fi or data services (with camera capabilities), plus recent outpatient care from Michigan Medicine."

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~29 spots leftby Feb 2026