Can a 12-week program help families support recovery? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07519759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if a 12-week one-on-one support program is easy to complete and acceptable for people supporting a loved one who recently finished substance use treatment. About 18 participants will attend weekly telehealth sessions and complete surveys and interviews. The goal is to see how many finish the program and how satisfied they are.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 18 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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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. * Prior participation of a support person of the loved one in an ITC-related research study. * Significant prior experience with ITC or CRAFT (e.g., having completed an ITC-related training workshop or course prior to study enrollment) * Exclusion Criteria for Loved Ones: N/A
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Locations
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McLean Hospital
RECRUITINGBelmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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