An Integrated Substance Abuse-Domestic Violence (SADV) Treatment Outcome Study (NCT07140276) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Integrated Substance Abuse-Domestic Violence (SADV) Treatment Outcome Study
United States63 participantsStarted 2007-07-03
Plain-language summary
Investigators will conduct a randomized trial comparing individual SADV to a manualized comparison condition that focuses on substance use only.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* referred by the courts or probation for treatment of substance use and domestic violence and who
* meet current DSM-IV criteria for substance dependence (alcohol, cocaine and marijuana, and who have used that substance within the 30 days prior to the screening session)
* report physical violence in an intimate relationship (pushing, slapping, kicking) within 30 days prior to screening
* can read English at a 6th grade level.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently in withdrawal from substances and in need of detoxification (such individuals may be re-evaluated following detoxification)
* Have cognitive impairment (a mini mental state score \<25)
* Have psychomotor epilepsy (e.g. impulsivity or rage related symptoms secondary to a seizure disorder, as this medical diagnosis is likely to be a confound in the proposed study)
* Have major medical complications such as a head injury/trauma, or HIV dementia that may also be a confound in the study interventions
* Currently receiving either substance abuse or IPV treatment elsewhere
* Have a lifetime history of any psychotic or bipolar disorder
* Currently suicidal or homicidal.
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.