NCT05783635

Brief Summary

This sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial will test treatments designed to reduce alcohol use before and after surgery to promote surgical health and long-term wellness.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
440

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
10mo left

Started Apr 2023

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress79%
Apr 2023Feb 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 13, 2023

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 24, 2023

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 17, 2023

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 28, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 28, 2027

Last Updated

May 5, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

March 13, 2023

Last Update Submit

April 29, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Alcohol consumption as measured by the timeline follow-back

    Alcohol consumption will be assessed using the 30-day Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB). The TLFB will capture information on the frequency and quantity of alcohol use including average drinks/day.

    10 months after surgical discharge

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • World Health Organization Drinking (WHO) Risk Level

    10 months after surgical discharge

  • Alcohol Use Disorder Identification test (AUDIT)

    Up to 10 months after surgical discharge

Study Arms (10)

Enhanced Usual Care then Usual Surgical Care

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Responder to Enhanced Usual Care

Behavioral: Enhanced Usual Care (pre-operative)Behavioral: Usual surgical care (post-operative)

Enhanced Usual Care then Post-operative Health Coaching

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Responder to Enhanced Usual Care

Behavioral: Enhanced Usual Care (pre-operative)Behavioral: Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching

Enhanced Usual Care then On-Track

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Non-responder to Enhanced Usual Care

Behavioral: Enhanced Usual Care (pre-operative)Behavioral: On-Track (Post-operative)

Enhanced Usual Care then Combine (Postoperative Health Coaching + On-track)

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Non-responder to Enhanced Usual Care

Behavioral: Enhanced Usual Care (pre-operative)Behavioral: Postoperative Virtual Health CoachingBehavioral: On-Track (Post-operative)

Enhanced Usual Care alone

OTHER

Only completed first randomization. Study withdrawal prior to re-randomization

Behavioral: Enhanced Usual Care (pre-operative)

Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Usual Surgical Care

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Responder to Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching

Behavioral: Preoperative Virtual Health CoachingBehavioral: Usual surgical care (post-operative)

Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Responder to Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching

Behavioral: Preoperative Virtual Health CoachingBehavioral: Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching

Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching then On-Track

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Non-responder to Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching

Behavioral: Preoperative Virtual Health CoachingBehavioral: On-Track (Post-operative)

Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Combine (Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching + On-track)

EXPERIMENTAL

Randomized two times (2 possible randomization groups each time). Non-responder to Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching

Behavioral: Preoperative Virtual Health CoachingBehavioral: Postoperative Virtual Health CoachingBehavioral: On-Track (Post-operative)

Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching only

OTHER

Only completed first randomization. Study withdrawal prior to re-randomization.

Behavioral: Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching

Interventions

The enhanced usual care will receive standard surgical care, and a resource brochure including basic information on health, alcohol use withdrawal risks, and treatment/emergency resources. The resource brochure will be e-mailed to patients or sent via postal mail.

Enhanced Usual Care aloneEnhanced Usual Care then Combine (Postoperative Health Coaching + On-track)Enhanced Usual Care then On-TrackEnhanced Usual Care then Post-operative Health CoachingEnhanced Usual Care then Usual Surgical Care

Preoperative Virtual Coaching is based on principles of health coaching, collaborative care, and motivational interviewing. Health and educational content is framed using the Health Belief Model. During two sessions, that take place approximately 3 and 5 weeks prior to surgery, the health coach presents alcohol use reduction/abstinence as important for surgical health (rather than addiction or chronic health reasons) and engages participants in discussion and patient-centered goal-setting. Participants will also receive a brochure including basic information on health, alcohol use withdrawal risks, and treatment/emergency resources.

Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching onlyPreoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Combine (Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching + On-track)Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching then On-TrackPreoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Postoperative Virtual Health CoachingPreoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Usual Surgical Care

This group will receive standard post-operative care.

Enhanced Usual Care then Usual Surgical CarePreoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Usual Surgical Care

Postoperative Virtual Coaching uses the same framework and structure as Preoperative Virtual Coaching. These sessions will be delivered by a health coach using a collaborative, and motivational interviewing-based approach. The goal of these sessions is to promote well-being and help participants maintain alcohol abstinence or reduction long-term (or initiate change in alcohol use if they have not already). These sessions promote low-risk alcohol use, provide education on chronic health effects of heavy alcohol use, and teach skills for coping with or avoiding triggers for alcohol use including coping with stress and mood challenges. These sessions introduce skills to help participants manage alcohol, stress, and mood as they recover from surgery.

Enhanced Usual Care then Combine (Postoperative Health Coaching + On-track)Enhanced Usual Care then Post-operative Health CoachingPreoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Combine (Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching + On-track)Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching

On-Track is a mobile and web-accessible health tool that uses self-monitoring and provision of feedback on progress towards goals to engage participants in self-management of alcohol use and motivate behavior change through increased self-awareness and accountability for health. The On-Track application includes a) daily tracking of alcohol and other substance use; b) daily tracking of stress, mood, and pain; c) personalized health goals; and d) visual displays of alcohol use, stress, mood, pain, and goal achievement including graphs of trends over time. On-Track also uses novel monetary and non-monetary incentives to encourage utilization including an escalating monetary incentive schedule for self-monitoring.

Enhanced Usual Care then Combine (Postoperative Health Coaching + On-track)Enhanced Usual Care then On-TrackPreoperative Virtual Health Coaching then Combine (Postoperative Virtual Health Coaching + On-track)Preoperative Virtual Health Coaching then On-Track

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Completed consent form, baseline survey, and enrollment phone call
  • Willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • Scheduled for select major elective surgery (non-cancer) in the next 5-12 weeks
  • Score ≥ 5 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Concise (AUDIT-C) based on research linking this score with increased risk of surgical complications
  • Access to a smart device or computer access with internet or wi-fi connection throughout the study period

You may not qualify if:

  • Exclude participants enrolled in another research study focused on alcohol use
  • History of severe alcohol withdrawal
  • Unable to speak, understand, or read English

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcohol Drinking

Interventions

Postoperative Period

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Drinking BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Perioperative PeriodSurgical Procedures, OperativePatient CareHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Anne Fernandez

    University of Michigan

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Model Details: The proposed study will achieve this using a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor of Psychiatry

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 13, 2023

First Posted

March 24, 2023

Study Start

April 17, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 28, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 28, 2027

Last Updated

May 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)-funded investigators conducting applicable human subjects research are expected to submit de-identified, individual-level data to this data archive. The data generated in this grant will also be presented at national or international meetings (e.g., Research Society on Alcoholism, Addiction Health Services Research, etc.) and published in a timely fashion. All final peer-reviewed manuscripts that arise from this proposal will be submitted to the digital archive in PubMed Central.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
Time Frame
The research team will share data with NIAAA data archive (NIAAADA) biannually per funder requirements. The data in the NIAAADA are catalogued and made available to the general research community at the time of an associated publication or end of the award/support period, whichever comes first. Data in the NIAAADA is available indefinitely.
Access Criteria
Community of scientists interested in the study of alcohol use and related interventions. Additionally, data submitted to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Data Archive (NIAAADA) will be accessible by the general research community via NIAAADA.
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