Alcohol Telemedicine Consultation in Primary Care (ATC) (NCT05252221) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Alcohol Telemedicine Consultation in Primary Care (ATC)
United States41,843 participantsStarted 2021-09-14
Plain-language summary
This pragmatic, cluster-randomized trial in adult primary care clinics in a healthcare system with a diverse membership will examine the effectiveness of an innovative, multi-faceted intervention, the Addiction Telemedicine Consultant (ATC) service using clinical pharmacists to facilitate alcohol use problems and alcohol use disorder (AUD) pharmacotherapy and specialty addiction treatment entry.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult KPNC members who had a primary care visit in Oakland or San Francisco Medical Center between 01/01/2020 and 12/31/2021 (\~250,000)
* PCPs working in Oakland and San Francisco Medical Centers (\~300).
* Chief physicians, PCPs, and medical assistants working the intervention arm clinics (n\~40 Key Informants).
Exclusion Criteria:
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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Implementation Outcomes
Timeframe: 2 years
2
Implementation Outcomes
Timeframe: 2 years
3
AUD Medication Fills
Timeframe: 2 years
4
Addiction Treatment Initiation Rate
Timeframe: 2 years
5
Alcohol use (quantity/frequency)
Timeframe: 2 years
6
Rates of referral to specialty Addiction Medicine department
Timeframe: 2 years
7
Rates of emergency department utilization in the intervention arms
Timeframe: 2 years
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Rates of inpatient services utilization in the intervention arms