NCT00105729

Brief Summary

Self-help groups (SHGs) have become an important component of the system of care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). SUD patients' participation in SHGs has been linked to lower relapse rates and less use of additional treatment services.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
345

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2003

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2003

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 16, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 17, 2005

Completed
15 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Status Verified

September 1, 2006

First QC Date

March 16, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 6, 2015

Conditions

Substance Use Disorders

Keywords

Self-help groupsReferral and consultation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • DRUG USE AND ALCOHOL USE AT 6 MONTHS AND 1 YEAR

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES USE AT 6 MONTHS AND 1 YEAR

Study Arms (1)

Arm 1

OTHER
Behavioral: Intensive referral to 12-step self-help groups

Interventions

Intensive referral to 12-step self-help groupsBEHAVIORAL
Arm 1

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Consecutive substance use disorder outpatients at VA PA HCS and is not cognitively impaired.

You may not qualify if:

  • Cognitive impairment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, California, 94304-1290, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Timko C, Billow R, DeBenedetti A. Determinants of 12-step group affiliation and moderators of the affiliation-abstinence relationship. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2006 Jun 28;83(2):111-21. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2005.11.005. Epub 2005 Dec 9.

    PMID: 16338102RESULT

  • Timko C, DeBenedetti A. A randomized controlled trial of intensive referral to 12-step self-help groups: one-year outcomes. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Oct 8;90(2-3):270-9. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.04.007. Epub 2007 May 24.

    PMID: 17524574RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Substance-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Chemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Christine Timko, PhD

    VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 16, 2005

First Posted

March 17, 2005

Study Start

January 1, 2003

Study Completion

April 1, 2005

Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Record last verified: 2006-09

Locations

US(1)