Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

Recovery Inspired Support Engagement (RISE) Pilot

18 participantsStarted 2026-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 1-on-1 support program is easy to complete and acceptable for people supporting loved ones who have recently received treatment for substance use. The main questions it aims to answer are: How many people complete the program? How satisfied are people with the program? Participants will: Complete weekly telehealth sessions for 12 weeks Complete surveys/interviews at the beginning, in the middle (\~week 6), at the end of the program (\~week 12), and 12-weeks after the end of the program Complete a focus group or interview

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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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: * Inclusion Criteria for Support Persons: * Ages 18+. * Having a loved one who participated in an inpatient or residential substance use disorder program in the past 30 days, as reported by loved one, support person, clinician, or chart review. * Interest in supporting the loved one's recovery from substance use. * At least 4 days per month virtual or in-person contact per month with the loved one. * Access to a computer with internet or mobile phone with video conferencing capabilities. * Ability to provide written informed consent. * Speak and read English. * Inclusion Criteria for Loved Ones: * Ages 18+. * Participated in an inpatient or residential substance use disorder program in the past 30 days, as reported by self, support person, clinician, or chart review. * At least 4 days per month virtual or in-person contact per month with the support person. * Access to a computer with internet or mobile phone with video conferencing capabilities. * Ability to provide written informed consent. * Speak and read English. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion Criteria for Support Persons: * DSM-5 moderate or severe substance use disorder in the past year. * History of domestic violence with the loved one that would interfere with the ability to safely follow through with the intervention plan. * Psychiatric, cognitive, or medical impairments that would interfere with the ability to follow through with the intervention plan. * …

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

Program Completion

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the program (12 weeks).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07519759

SponsorMclean Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12-31

Contact for this trial

Julie M McCarthy, PhD

16178553521 jmccarthy@mclean.harvard.edu

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