Supporting Women in the UK Armed Forces Who Consume Alcohol at an Increased Risk: Refining the DrinksRation...
Alcohol AbuseAlcohol Drinking1 moreAlcohol misuse is common in the Armed Forces (AF), with prevalence higher than in the general population. To date, initiatives to support alcohol misuse have focused on males, who represent ~90% of the AF. However, female veterans drink disproportionally more than female members of the public. In this study, the investigators will refine and evaluate DrinksRation - the only automated brief digital intervention supporting the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces to manage and reduce the amount they drink - to tailor the intervention to the specific needs of female veterans. The changes will then be assessed using a confirmatory Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), which includes a minimum of 148 (74 in each arm) female veterans (to be recruited).
Acceptability and Feasibility of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking (CBT-TS) With...
Mental Health IssueAlcohol Use Disorder4 moreThe current study aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of an adapted version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment Seeking (CBT-TS) for use with signing Deaf adults. This is a Stage 1A intervention refinement study consisting of a single-arm open pilot trial. Thirty Deaf adults with clinically significant symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and/or insomnia, who are not currently engaged in treatment will be recruited from across the United States. All subjects will complete a baseline assessment of their behavioral health symptoms, perceptions towards treatment, and intent to seek treatment prior to engaging in the adapted CBT-TS intervention. The primary clinical outcome, assessed at one-month follow-up, will be whether subjects scheduled professional treatment. Secondary outcomes include changes in subjects' perceptions towards treatment, intentions to seek treatment, and symptom severity from baseline. During the one-month, follow-up assessment subjects will also complete a client satisfaction survey and open-ended questions to provide feedback about the CBT-TS intervention.
Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder
DepressionAlcoholism1 moreThe purpose of this study is to learn the environmental and psychological factors that impact suicidality in patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, the study aims to identify treatments to reduce the suicidal behavior and improve quality of life through a 6-week group-based intervention program.
Intensive Virtual Treatment With Remote Abstinence Monitoring for Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol Use DisorderThis single-arm pilot study will recruit participants with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder for a 4-week virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP). The program aims to replicate the structure and abstinence monitoring of a residential treatment program although the program is delivered entirely virtually.
Targeting Sleep Homeostasis to Improve Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes (M-STAR Study)
InsomniaAlcohol Use DisorderInsomnia is common in people who are in treatment for alcohol use disorder. It can impact both sleep quality and daytime functioning, as well as make it harder to treat the underlying alcohol use disorder. This study is looking at two types of therapy to help manage insomnia specifically for people also in treatment for alcohol use disorder.
High-dose Accelerated Theta Burst Stimulation for the Treatment of Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol DependenceThis is a two-arm randomized placebo-controlled trial in which 72 patients with alcohol addiction are treated with high-dose accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (TBS).
Leveraging Virtual Care Strategies to Improve Access and Treatment for Individuals With Alcohol...
Alcohol Use DisorderThe purpose of this research study is to test new technology-driven programs to see if they might help people manage their health and health behaviors related to alcohol use and well-being. The programs focus on getting to know what's important to participants, reviewing or setting goals, and using different skills and behaviors to manage health. The study will help researchers learn about ways to deliver health information in a way that is useful and interesting.
Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacometabolomics of Acamprosate Treatment Outcome
Alcohol Use DisorderAUDs are difficult to treat, and relapse rates are high, with an estimated 80% of individuals with AUDs returning to alcohol use after completing addictions treatment. Novel treatment approaches are needed to enhance long term sobriety. The investigator's research team has been investigating the use of acamprosate to prevent relapse to alcohol use. Unfortunately despite being FDA approved and endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association only 10% of patients treated for AUD are prescribed acamprosate or other antidipsotropic medications. The number is higher for patients treated in programs affiliated with Mayo Clinic Addiction Services (approximately 20%) but is way less than expected. The most common reasons behind these low numbers are the understanding that not every patient benefits from the use of specific medication and the lack of biomarkers predictive of response. The purpose of this project is to identify such biomarkers by discovery of genomic and metabolomic markers associated with response to acamprosate treatment.
Substance Use Interventions for Truant Adolescents
Adolescent Problem BehaviorTruancy; Unsocialized4 moreThis study evaluates a brief motivation-building intervention for parents and teens to reduce truancy and substance use. It is hypothesized that the motivational intervention will result in better outcomes compared to an education-only intervention.
Facilitating Use of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in Alcohol Patients (Reach Out)
SuicideAlcohol Use DisorderThe purpose of this research study is to learn about people who use the National Suicide Prevention (NSP) Lifeline during a suicidal crisis and those who don't. The researchers would also like to learn whether people who have experienced a suicidal crisis could benefit from participating in a therapy session about their thoughts and perceptions of the NSP Lifeline.