CompletedNot Applicable

Behavioral Economic Treatment to Enhance Rural (BETTER) Living

United States75 participantsStarted 2022-05-17

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this trial is to get feedback to help develop programs delivered by phone and text messages to improve wellness and health behaviors. This study will enroll adult participants that have been seen in primary care settings and live in rurally designated areas.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.

Screening Inclusion Criteria: * adults presenting in Michigan Medicine primary care * home address in a rurally designated area (e.g., zip code, county), * documented alcohol use in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) (e.g., alcohol use disorder diagnosis, alcohol misuse or heavy alcohol consumption). Baseline inclusion criteria: * an Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) score of ≥3 in females or ≥4 in males * regular access to an internet-enabled device (e.g., smart phone, computer, tablet). Exclusion Criteria: * Does not understand English * currently pregnant * unable to provide informed consent due to medical/psychiatric reasons * currently in treatment for a substance use disorder.

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

Feasibility of the Intervention - Screening

Timeframe: Day 1 of Intervention

Feasibility of the Intervention - Enrollment

Timeframe: Day 1 of Intervention

Intervention Acceptability: Number of Participants Who Rated the Intervention as Acceptable

Timeframe: 2 Weeks Post-Intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05235971

SponsorUniversity of Michigan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-08

Results submitted2024-03-25

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.