Efficacy Trial of Warrior Check-Up

NCT01128140 | Completed Phase 2

• 1 other identifier: 37278-C
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 242
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study will develop and test a brief telephone-delivered motivational enhancement intervention for substance abusing military personnel who are not currently in treatment. The hypotheses being tested are that this intervention will prompt a willingness to participate voluntarily in a self-appraisal of substance abuse behavior and consequences, self-initiated change or enrollment in a treatment or self-help program, and cessation of abuse of alcohol or other drugs.

Conditions

Alcohol Abuse; Alcohol Dependence; Substance Abuse; Substance Dependence

Keywords

motivational enhancement therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Form 90D

  Structured interview that uses a timeline follow-back procedure to elicit detailed daily information on the use of alcohol and other drugs.

  3 months

• Inventory of Drug Use Consequences

  A 50-item inventory of consequences related to alcohol and drug use.

  3 months

• Treatment Seeking and Preparation Behaviors Questionnaire

  Assesses treatment-seeking attitudes, intentions, and behaviors.

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale

  3 months

• Drinking Norms Rating Form

  3 months

Study Arms (2)

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Education

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: Education

Interventions

Motivational Enhancement Therapy BEHAVIORAL

MET, a 30-60 minute telephone session, seeks to increase motivation for change by highlighting inconsistencies between substance use behaviors and beliefs and negative consequences experienced as a result of the behaviors. The counselor will guide the participant in reviewing the Personal Feedback Report (PFR), using MI strategies to elicit the participant's reactions and foster motivation for change. The PFR will show the participant's self-reported alcohol and drug use behavior, consequences of SA, and the participant's perceived and actual descriptive norms for SA behavior. The second phase will target strengthening commitment to change. Counselors will explore with participants the pros and cons of seeking treatment. As the participant verbalizes potential benefits of learning more about treatment, the counselor will use MI skills to encourage elaboration of his/her thinking with the goal of tipping the scale toward a decision to consider taking steps toward treatment.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Education BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive educational information on the health, psychological, social, and legal consequences of substance abuse. Included in the session will be: legal and behavioral definitions of SA, the social and legal consequences of SA, impact of SA on military duty, a review of the policies on substance use in the military, and treatment resources. The session will be conducted via the telephone and will last from 30-60 minutes. Counselors will present information in a didactic manner and will avoid the use of Motivational Interviewing skills (reflective listening, developing discrepancy, reinforcing participant statements regarding change).

Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• current abuse or dependence on one or more substances
• not currently enrolled in a counseling program focusing on substance abuse
• currently serving in the Army or other branch of the military.

You may not qualify if:

• non-fluency in English
• evidence of psychosis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Washington: lead
• U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of Washington Innovative Programs Research Group

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Rodriguez LM, Neighbors C, Walker D, Walton T. Mechanisms and moderators of intervention efficacy for soldiers with untreated alcohol use disorder. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2020 Feb;88(2):137-148. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000471.

  PMID: 31894995 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcoholism; Substance-Related Disorders

Interventions

Motivational Interviewing; Educational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol-Related Disorders; Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Directive Counseling; Counseling; Mental Health Services; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services; Socioeconomic Factors; Population Characteristics

Study Officials

• Denise D Walker, PhD

  University of Washington School of Social Work

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 2
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 14, 2010
• First Posted: May 21, 2010
• Study Start: October 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2014
• Study Completion: September 1, 2014
• Last Updated: May 27, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-05

Locations

US (1)