Telephone Coaching of Family Members of Veterans With Substance Abuse Problems (NCT03246646) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Telephone Coaching of Family Members of Veterans With Substance Abuse Problems
United States52 participantsStarted 2017-06-14
Plain-language summary
This project will develop and pilot test an enhanced, telephone "coaching" intervention to help family members concerned about a Veteran of the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan who needs to seek treatment for a substance abuse problem.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* CSO is a sibling, spouse/ intimate partner, or parent of a US military Veteran who served in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001
* by the report of the CSO the Veteran of interest has a substance abuse problem that has led to interpersonal, legal, occupational, and/or health related negative consequences
* the CSO reports that the Veteran is not currently receiving treatment for this problem
* the CSO has contact 4+times/week and lives with or within 30 min. of the Veteran.
Exclusion Criteria:
* CSO has a SUD (Form 90, see Measures)
* the Veteran is currently incarcerated
* the CSO has no computer or other device with Internet access able to view video content
* the CSO or Veteran likely has a psychotic disorder (CSO report on the MINI) (see Measures)
* the CSO's involvement in a "coaching" intervention meant to encourage the Veteran to actively consider to seek care places the CSO at risk on a physical or psychological basis
* Callers who do not have access to a safe phone line will not be referred to the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of Veteran's Engaged in Mental Health Care
Timeframe: At any point during study involvement, up to 1 year after enrollment