Motivational Interviews Post Hospitalisation on Maintaining AbstiNence for 1 Year après le Sevrag… (NCT06618755) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Motivational Interviews Post Hospitalisation on Maintaining AbstiNence for 1 Year après le Sevrage en Alcool
France104 participantsStarted 2024-12-18
Plain-language summary
The aim of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy of reinforced inpatient aftercare versus usual care on the percentage of days of abstinence during the first year following withdrawal in adults with alcohol use disorders undergoing inpatient withdrawal. The hypothesis is that reinforced post-withdrawal follow-up, of the motivational interview type, during the first 4 months following hospitalisation, in addition to the usual care, would allow :
* Increase the percentage of days of abstinence in the year following withdrawal.
* Reduce the rate of relapse in the year following withdrawal.
* An increase in the cumulative and maximum duration of abstinence, an increase in motivation to maintain the change initiated and a reduction in the use of other substances in the year following withdrawal.
* A reduction in the impact of risk factors involved in the relapse process in the year following withdrawal.
All participants will have assessments to monitor their abstinence and consumption. In addition to their assessments, the experimental group will have motivational talks once every 15 days.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* With alcohol use disorders defined by at least 2 DSM-V criteria for at least 12 months).
* Being treated for withdrawal in hospital.
* With a goal of complete abstinence.
* With a means of communication (telephone).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of understanding (written and spoken) of the French language.
* Breach of HC withdrawal contract, following failure to comply with the rules of the addictology service and somatic complications of addiction.
* Eviction from the department, discharge against medical advice during hospitalisation for withdrawal.
* Proven cognitive problems compromising understanding of the implications of the study and the proposed follow-up. proposed follow-up.
* Serious decompensated somatic pathology.
* Non-membership or non-beneficiaries of a national health insurance scheme.
* Person protected by law, under guardianship or curatorship.
* Not having signed free and informed consent to participate in the research.
* Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial.
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.
1This trial uses something called motivational interviews after a hospital stay for alcohol withdrawal — can you explain what those sessions actually involve, and whether you think that kind of support would be a realistic fit for where I am right now?
2The study is tracking how many days of complete abstinence people achieve over a full 12 months after leaving the hospital — how does that goal compare to what you'd normally recommend for someone in my situation, and is a full year of abstinence a realistic target for me?
3Since this trial doesn't have a traditional phase number, which usually means it's testing a behavioral approach rather than a medication, what do we actually know about the risks or downsides of participating in something like this compared to the standard support I'd receive anyway?
4If I were to join this study, what would my commitment look like in terms of appointments, check-ins, or follow-up over those 12 months — and is that something that fits my life right now while I'm also focused on recovery?
5Are there other relapse-prevention programs or standard-of-care options you'd recommend I try first, or do you think a structured trial like this one might actually be the better starting point for my recovery plan?
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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Percentage of days of abstinence over the 12 months following hospitalization for alcohol