Engaging Family Members During Early SUD Treatment: A Hybrid Trial (NCT07579299) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Engaging Family Members During Early SUD Treatment: A Hybrid Trial
United States100 participantsStarted 2026-07-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is a fractional factorial optimization trial to optimize engagement in a CRAFT program for family members with loved ones in outpatient treatment for a substance use disorder.
This study aims to identify family engagement strategies that are feasible, acceptable, and appropriate and effective in increasing family member initiation with CRAFT. Participants will complete an iterative, online process where they will evaluate and rank different engagement strategies to identify the most optimal in increasing engagement and then participate in an optimization trial to identify which strategies were most effective in increasing family member engagement.
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.
FAMILY MEMBERS:
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years old or older
* A parent, child, sibling, spouse/romantic partner, or other adult supporting a loved one who initiated SUD treatment in past 3 months
* Cohabitating with their loved one
* In frequent contact (in-person or virtual) with their loved one (at least 3x/week)
* Not worried about potential physical harm from their loved one
* Report no illicit drug use in the past year
PATIENTS:
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years old or older
* In frequent contact with a family member (at least 3x/week) that they cohabitate with
* Have initiated substance use treatment in past 3 months
CLINIC PROVIDERS:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Counselor/Clinician providing care at our partner clinic for SUD
Exclusion Criteria (ALL):
* Does not have capacity to consent (e.g., severe cognitive impairment, in active psychosis, or developmental disabilities)
* Does not understand English fluently
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.