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Enhancing Alcohol Treatment Engagement in Associated Liver Disease (ALD) Patients

United States268 participantsStarted 2026-01-28

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this trial is to see if providing patients with alcohol-related liver disease with tailored alcohol use treatment options will increase engagement with treatment and correct possible misconceptions.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Willing and able to provide informed consent * Enrolled at University of Michigan (UM) hepatology clinics or inpatients at UM Hospitals * Documented diagnosis of alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) (per protocol) * Recent alcohol use of any amount within the past 6 months as assessed by either patient interview, medical chart review, or positive alcohol biomarker (e.g. blood alcohol level, urinary ethyl glucuronide, urinary ethyl sulfate, or phosphatidylethanol) in the medical record. * No alcohol use treatment within the past 1 month including, but not limited to: * Any professionally lead therapy with a mental health counselor (such as, one-on-one therapy, group therapy, couples or family therapy) with a primary aim of alcohol abstinence or reduction in alcohol use. * Community-based alcohol recovery groups (such as, Alcoholics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Refuge Recovery) * Community-based church support groups primarily focused on alcohol abstinence or reduction in use. * Residential (inpatient) alcohol treatment * Intensive outpatient programs * Any telehealth version of the above options * Access to a Smartphone or computer for purposes of follow-up. Those who do not have a Smartphone will be provided one along with a calling/data plan at no cost to subject by the study team for the duration of the research stud. * Abilit…

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

Alcohol treatment engagement

Timeframe: Baseline and six months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06269510

SponsorHenry Ford Health System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-08-01

Contact for this trial

Matthew Melican

3138744656 mmelica1@hfhs.org

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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.