Engaging Family Members During Early SUD Treatment: A Hybrid Trial
Stanford University
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.
Description
Family members (FMs) of people with substance use disorder (SUD)-including biological, extended, or chosen family-face chronic stress and are at high risk for mental and physical health problems. The impact is worsened by stigma, guilt, shame, and self-blame that often accompany a loved one's substance use, leading to social isolation and uncertainty about how to support recovery. Although FMs are motivated to help with treatment navigation, many do not seek support for themselves. Programs like Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) can support FMs and provide tools to improve th…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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 substanc…
Interventions
- BehavioralEngagement Strategy 1
Engagement Strategy
- BehavioralEngagement Strategy 2
Engagement Strategy
- BehavioralEngagement Strategy 3
Engagement Strategy
- BehavioralEngagement Strategy 4
Engagement Strategy
- BehavioralPlacebo
No engagement strategies
Location
- Family Health Centers of San DiegoSan Diego, California