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New treatment option for Alcohol Use and Intimate Partner Violence
Official title Adjunctive Motivational Alcohol Intervention to Prevent IPV
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05287711
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a study to provide much-needed experimental data on the efficacy of a brief alcohol Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) pre-group intervention for Veterans receiving group treatment for IPV perpetration. The investigators will compare those assigned to receive this 2-session MET intervention to those receiving a 2-session Alcohol Education (AE) intervention or a 2-session standard treatment as usual (TAU) telephone monitoring intervention.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- All Veteran participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- participant is a Veteran
- minimum age 18
- participant is enrolled in the Strength at Home program following program intake
- participant displays evidence of alcohol-related problems during program intake, as indicated by any of the following:
You likely can't join if
- None
See the full eligibility criteria
- All Veteran participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- participant is a Veteran
- minimum age 18
- participant is enrolled in the Strength at Home program following program intake
- participant displays evidence of alcohol-related problems during program intake, as indicated by any of the following:
- a report of physical IPV while under the influence of alcohol in the past year
- a score of 8 or greater on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
- consumption of 6 or more standard drinks per occasion on one or more occasions in the previous 6 months
- average weekly consumption of 14 or more standard drinks in the prior 6 months
- participant provides written consent to participate in the study
- inclusion for this study is broad because this is a population who possesses a number of comorbid problems and exclusion for those based on psychopathology or risk for aggression could potentially lead to a biased sample
- None
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.