CompletedNot Applicable

Study of a Transdiagnostic, Emotion-focused Group Intervention for Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders

United States56 participantsStarted 2017-11-22

Plain-language summary

The overall aim of this pilot study is to conduct a preliminary trial to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of adding a transdiagnostic, emotion-focused group intervention (the Unified Protocol, UP) to treatment as usual (TAU) in a comprehensive outpatient program for adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders and emotional distress. Only patients seeking services or engaged in care at an existing outpatient program at MGH (the Addiction Recovery Management Service) are eligible for participation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 26 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

. Young adults ages 18 to 26, inclusive
. English language proficiency
. Ability to provide written, informed consent
. Ability to attend in-person, outpatient sessions
. Has provided consent to receive or is currently undergoing treatment at the MGH Addiction Recovery Management Service
. Documented DSM-5 SUD diagnosis (limited to alcohol use disorder; cannabis use disorder; phencyclidine or other hallucinogen use disorder; inhalant use disorder, opioid use disorder; sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder; stimulant use disorder; other (or unknown) SUD)
. Current elevated emotional distress, as evidenced by any one of the following:

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

Acceptability of Adding UP Group Intervention to TAU

Timeframe: At the end of the 8-week treatment period

Feasibility of Adding UP Group Intervention to TAU

Timeframe: 8-week treatment period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03315208

SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-09-20

Results submitted2020-09-29

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 26 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Young adults ages 18 to 26, inclusive
. English language proficiency
. Ability to provide written, informed consent
. Ability to attend in-person, outpatient sessions
. Has provided consent to receive or is currently undergoing treatment at the MGH Addiction Recovery Management Service
. Documented DSM-5 SUD diagnosis (limited to alcohol use disorder; cannabis use disorder; phencyclidine or other hallucinogen use disorder; inhalant use disorder, opioid use disorder; sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder; stimulant use disorder; other (or unknown) SUD)
. Current elevated emotional distress, as evidenced by any one of the following:

Study of a Transdiagnostic, Emotion-focused Group Intervention for Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Study of a Transdiagnostic, Emotion-focused Group Intervention for Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Exclusion criteria