N/A
N=49
Testing the Effectiveness of a Graphic Novel Health Education Curriculum for Patients With Addiction
Alcohol Use · Drug Use
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02378181 ↗Enrolled (actual)
49
Serious AEs
2.0%
Results posted
Sep 2023
Primary outcome: Primary: Shared Decision Making Conversations, as Measured by the Shared Decision Making Questionnaire (SDM-Q) — 5.14; 4.55 units on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Health Education Toolkit (Behavioral); Treatment-as-usual (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Treatment Research Institute
- Primary completion
- Apr 2017
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Shared Decision Making Conversations, as Measured by the Shared Decision Making Questionnaire (SDM-Q) |
5.14; 4.55 | — |
| PRIMARY Treatment Satisfaction and Acceptability, as Measured by the Satisfaction Survey |
3.95; 3.97 | — |
| SECONDARY Substance Use, as Measured by the Timeline Followback and Confirmed by Urinalysis |
12.00; 22.91; 3.40; 1.27 | — |
| SECONDARY Substance Abuse Treatment Session Attendance, as Measured by the Non-Study Medical and Other Services (NSMOS) |
17.69; 15.60; 10.69; 12.83 | — |
| SECONDARY Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Initiation, as Measured by a Utilization Review |
0; 8.3 | — |
Summary
This study deploys a strategy to develop and evaluate a training-efficient, multimedia patient-centered Health Education Toolkit to promote shared decision making between counselors and patients. An existing evidence-based toolkit intervention will be adapted and redesigned by a patient and provider team into an engaging, narrative graphic novel curriculum useful in group and individual counseling. The proven behavioral interventions will be augmented with health education material focused on medication assisted treatment (MAT). We will assess feasibility and acceptability, and pilot test whether exposure to the Toolkit (TK) can shared decision making conversations, reduce substance use, and increase engagement with MAT.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years or older
- Screening score of at least 16 on the AUDIT
- Meets criteria for a DSM-V substance use disorder as assessed via the MINI Plus 5.0.
- Reports at least two heavy drinking episodes in the previous 4 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
- Reports plans to leave the Philadelphia greater metropolitan area within the next 6 months
- Does not speak English
- Unable to provide valid informed consent
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02378181). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.