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Alcohol Use Disorder Clinical Trial in Charleston, SC

Access cutting-edge alcohol use disorder treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Charleston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Charleston

    Convenient for SC residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Charleston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Alcohol Use Disorder Study in Charleston

Improving alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment among Veterans is a national public health problem. The rate of AUD among Veterans is twice that of civilians, with up to 50% of Veterans having AUD. Family-based AUD programs are rarely undertaken in busy treatment clinics, and Veterans with problem drinking behavior or AUD are commonly excluded from couple therapies. As a result, there is a need to develop effective family AUD treatments that are both brief and highly accessible to Veterans. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new treatment add-on called Brief Family-Involved Treatment (B-FIT), which will be delivered via telehealth among Veterans engaged in alcohol-based treatment/therapy. This study is an 12-week, Stage-II, open randomized controlled trial examining B-FIT in combination with treatment as usual (TAU), (in this case B-FIT+ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment) as compared to TAU alone (CBT treatment).Veterans and their treatment companion (family member, partner, friend) will complete weekly assessments during the treatment phase in addition to 3 \& 6 month follow-up assessments, all via telehealth.

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be 200 Veterans and a family member, plus their treatment companion, a concerned partner or friend (total N=400; 50% women veterans) aged 21 or older. Inclusion criteria for Veterans require that they:
Meet diagnostic criteria for current moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) with 2 or more heavy drinking days (\>5 for men, \>4 for women) in the 60 days prior to enrollment
Have an adult family member/treatment companion who is willing to participate
Demonstrate cognitive functioning sufficient to provide informed consent and participate accurately (≥ 26 on the Mini-Mental Status Exam \[MMSE\])
Maintain a stable dose of psychotropic medications for at least 4 weeks before enrollment. Concurrent drug use disorders are acceptable provided alcohol is the Veteran's primary substance of choice. Drug use will be measured weekly and controlled for in statistical analyses if needed. Inclusion criteria for the family member/treatment companion require that they:
Are not receiving or seeking treatment for their own alcohol or drug problem
Report total Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores \<8
Report total Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) scores \<3.

Exclusion Criteria

History of or current psychotic or bipolar disorder
Alcohol withdrawal (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol-Revised (CIWA-Ar) score \>8)
Current suicidal or homicidal ideation and intent
Severe or unilateral violence in the past 6 months as measured by the Revised Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2) (consistent with extant dyadic treatment literature).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Charleston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05674409) has an active research site in Charleston, SC that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Options in Charleston, SC

If you're searching for alcohol use disorder treatment options in Charleston, SC, this clinical trial (NCT05674409) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Charleston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced alcohol use disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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