NCT02885311

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to develop and test a care model to treat excessive drinking and alcohol use disorders in the primary care setting. The goal of this research study is to increase the identification and treatment of problem drinking in the primary care setting. Individuals will be asked to participate in this study because routine screening and assessment conducted at your primary care clinic indicates that you have recently exceeded healthy drinking limits as outlined by the National Institutes of Alcohol and Alcoholism.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
27

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2017

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 26, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 31, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2017

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2018

Completed
5.1 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 30, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

October 30, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

August 26, 2016

Results QC Date

November 11, 2022

Last Update Submit

October 25, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

DrinkingExcessive drinkingAlcohol use disordersPrimary Care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Weekly Change in Drinking

    We used to the Timeline Followback Interview to collect the average weekly number of standard drinks of alcohol (about 9 grams) consumed at baseline (8 weeks prior to study enrollment) and during the 12-week treatment period. The minimum score is zero. There is no maximum score. Higher negative scores reflect a greater reduction in drinking and better outcomes.

    Baseline (8 weeks prior to study enrollment) and the 12-week treatment period

Study Arms (4)

At-Risk Drinkers (AR)

OTHER

AR will receive feedback about their drinking and brief advice along with follow up assessments.

Behavioral: Brief Advice

Problem Drinkers (PD)

OTHER

PD will be offered a choice of either an evidence-based behavioral intervention(Motivational Enhancement Therapy) or medication (Naltrexone) plus medication management. These participants will also receive follow up assessments.

Behavioral: Motivation Enhancement TherapyDrug: NaltrexoneBehavioral: Brief Advice

AD with physiological withdrawal (AD-W)

OTHER

AD-W will referred to outpatient detoxification as part of standard care, unless medically contraindicated, and will be offered medication (naltrexone) plus medication management as or an evidence-based behavioral intervention (Modified Behavioral Self-Control Therapy \[MBSCT\]) adapted from our two prior protocols. These participants will also receive follow up assessments.

Behavioral: Modified Behavioral Self-Control TherapyDrug: NaltrexoneBehavioral: Brief Advice

AD with complex presentation (AD-CMPLX)

OTHER

AD-CMPLX will receive a referral to specialty substance use disorder treatment and also receive follow up assessments.

Behavioral: Brief AdviceOther: Referral to specialty substance use disorder treatment

Interventions

Motivation Enhancement Therapy (MET) similarly allows for goal choice in treatment, and has been shown to be effective in treating a broad spectrum of drinking problems in both abstinent and non-abstinent goal conditions. The unique goals of MET (enhancing intrinsic motivation for change and facilitating development of a self-generated change plan).

Also known as: MET
Problem Drinkers (PD)

Motivational Interviewing was developed to increase self-efficacy and motivation for drinking, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy allows for individuals to develop strategies for drinking reduction. Both are evidence-based interventions that have been combined in previous studies for drinking reduction in problem drinkers.

Also known as: MBSCT
AD with physiological withdrawal (AD-W)

Participants, who choose medication treatment, will be offered naltrexone (50 mg per day), which is an FDA-Approved medication for alcohol use disorder. According to the package insert for NTX, the medication has been associated with liver toxicity at very high doses (up to 300 mg/day); however, a number of clinical trials and published studies suggest there are few serious adverse effects, including minimal hepatotoxicity, associated with daily dose of 50 mg of naltrexone. Its most common side effects in opioid-free individuals are nausea, vomiting, anxiety, headache, abdominal discomfort, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, irritability, and decreased appetite. A rare serious adverse effect may include minimal liver toxicity, but is more likely to occur at very high doses (300 mg/day).

Also known as: NTX
AD with physiological withdrawal (AD-W)Problem Drinkers (PD)
Brief AdviceBEHAVIORAL

Brief Advice (BA) consists of a 20-minute session delivered by a study therapist, adhering to the NIAAA's Clinician Guide to Problem Drinkers. It includes personalized, normative feedback based on NIAAA drinking norms, goal selection, instructions on self-monitoring, discussion of drink reduction strategies, and distribution of the NIAAA bibliotherapy guide.

Also known as: BA
AD with complex presentation (AD-CMPLX)AD with physiological withdrawal (AD-W)At-Risk Drinkers (AR)Problem Drinkers (PD)

Participants who present with complex drinking concerns will be referred to specialty substance use disorder treatment. This treatment will be provided in a separate treatment facility that focuses on substance use disorders and will potentially provide a combination of medication management and individual/group behavioral treatment for substance use disorders.

Also known as: Referral
AD with complex presentation (AD-CMPLX)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Exceed NIAAA weekly or daily guidelines
  • receive care at the 865 clinic
  • are fluent in English
  • are willing to provide signed, informed consent to participate
  • available to complete research follow-ups
  • are able to read English at the eighth grade or higher level and show no evidence of significant cognitive impairment

You may not qualify if:

  • Meet DSM-V criteria for drug dependence other than for marijuana or nicotine
  • on probation or parole
  • have a serious psychiatric illness (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, severe major depression, etc.) that is likely to require pharmacologic treatment or that is currently treated with psychotropic medication; organic mood or mental disorders, or substantial suicide or violence risk

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Northwell Health

Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcohol-Related DisordersAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholism

Interventions

NaltrexoneCrisis InterventionReferral and Consultation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Substance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental DisordersDrinking BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

NaloxoneMorphinansOpiate AlkaloidsAlkaloidsHeterocyclic CompoundsHeterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More RingsHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingPhenanthrenesPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsPolycyclic CompoundsPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesProfessional PracticeOrganization and AdministrationHealth Services Administration

Limitations and Caveats

Recruitment limitations yielded a small sample. Although outcome data are reported they should be interpreted in the context of the small sample size. We also conducted a qualitative analysis (n=24) of participants' engagement in and acceptability of alcohol treatment in a patient centered medical home.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Jonathan Morgenstern
Organization
Northwell Health

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 26, 2016

First Posted

August 31, 2016

Study Start

January 1, 2017

Primary Completion

October 1, 2018

Study Completion

October 1, 2018

Last Updated

October 30, 2023

Results First Posted

October 30, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations