NCT01333280

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine whether adding "dual focus" mutual aid groups to formal treatment for people dually diagnosed with substance abuse and mental illness is effective in improving treatment outcomes. NO VOLUNTEERS ARE ACCEPTED. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO CLIENTS OF THE PARTICIPATING TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
352

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2008

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2008

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 8, 2011

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 11, 2011

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2012

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

December 10, 2014

Status Verified

December 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

4.3 years

First QC Date

April 8, 2011

Last Update Submit

December 9, 2014

Conditions

Substance AbuseMental Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Substance abuse

    Self-reported substance use and saliva toxicology for drugs

    Study intake and six month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • psychiatric medication adherence

    six month follow-up

  • Traditional 12-step meeting participation

    six month follow-up

  • Treatment retention

    six month follow-up

  • Quality of life

    six month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Double Trouble (DTR) group

EXPERIMENTAL

Double Trouble in Recovery groups

Behavioral: Double Trouble in Recovery

Treatment as usual

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Treatment as usual while on a waiting list for DTR groups

Behavioral: Treatment as usual

Interventions

Double Trouble in RecoveryBEHAVIORAL

DTR is a 12 Step-based fellowship for individuals with co-occurring problems of substance abuse and mental illness

Also known as: 12 Step groups
Double Trouble (DTR) group
Treatment as usualBEHAVIORAL

Receive usual treatment at the programs

Treatment as usual

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • admission to one of the participating treatment programs
  • substance abuse/dependence
  • years of age
  • NO VOLUNTEERS ARE ACCEPTED. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO CLIENTS OF THE THE PARTICIPATING TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

You may not qualify if:

  • Inability to conduct an interview in English or participate in English- language DTR groups
  • Appears intoxicated on drugs or alcohol
  • Carries a diagnosis of mental retardation
  • Deemed actively psychotic by the clinic's intake coordinator
  • Appears unable to understand and give informed consent.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

Proaction Health Alliance

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49505, United States

Location

Coney Island Hospital

Brooklyn, New York, 11235, United States

Location

BRC

New York, New York, 10012, United States

Location

South Beach Psychiatric Center

New York, New York, 10305, United States

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Rosenblum A, Matusow H, Fong C, Vogel H, Uttaro T, Moore TL, Magura S. Efficacy of dual focus mutual aid for persons with mental illness and substance misuse. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2014 Feb 1;135:78-87. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.11.012. Epub 2013 Nov 18.

    PMID: 24342419RESULT

  • Matusow H, Guarino H, Rosenblum A, Vogel H, Uttaro T, Khabir S, Rini M, Moore T, Magura S. Consumers' Experiences in Dual Focus Mutual Aid for Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders. Subst Abuse. 2013;7:39-47. doi: 10.4137/SART.S11006. Epub 2013 Mar 6.

    PMID: 23515888RESULT

  • Magura S, Mateu PF, Rosenblum A, Matusow H, Fong C. Risk factors for medication non-adherence among psychiatric patients with substance misuse histories. Ment Health Subst Use. 2014 Nov;7(4):381-390. doi: 10.1080/17523281.2013.839574.

    PMID: 25309623RESULT

  • Matusow H, Rosenblum A, Fong C, Laudet A, Uttaro T, Magura S. Factors associated with mental health clinicians' referrals to 12-Step groups. J Addict Dis. 2012;31(3):303-12. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2012.694605.

    PMID: 22873191RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Substance-Related DisordersMental Disorders

Interventions

Salvage TherapyTherapeutics

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Chemically-Induced Disorders

Study Officials

  • Stephen Magura, Ph.D.

    Western Michigan University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Evaluation Center

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 8, 2011

First Posted

April 11, 2011

Study Start

July 1, 2008

Primary Completion

November 1, 2012

Study Completion

April 1, 2014

Last Updated

December 10, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-12

Locations

US(4)