Promoting Benzodiazepine Cessation Through an Electronically-delivered Patient Self-management In… (NCT04572750) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Promoting Benzodiazepine Cessation Through an Electronically-delivered Patient Self-management Intervention
United States170 participantsStarted 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Ativan, Xanax) are widely prescribed medications that are used mainly to treat anxiety and sleeping difficulties. Long-term use of benzodiazepine carries risks of physical dependence, addiction, falls and other accidents, and problems in thinking/concentrating. Researchers in Canada developed a printed self-help packet that enabled many individuals to reduce or cease taking benzodiazepines on their own. This study is designed to tailor that packet to the Veteran population, convert it to an app that people can use on their laptop or smart phone, and test whether the app helps promote benzodiazepine prescribing.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Veterans having a VA primary care provider and taking prescribed benzodiazepines for at least 3 months
* Have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, dementia, seizure disorder, and/or spinal cord injury
* Individuals receiving palliative care
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.