Interview study of the experiences of women engaging with the ‘Breaking Free Online’ digital therapy program for substance use

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Substance use disorders (SUD); Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14145248
• Lead Sponsor: Telus (Canada)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-17
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024
• Study Completion: 2025-08-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Cisgender or transgender woman receiving treatment for SUD
2. Has engaged with BFO as part of their SUD treatment
3. Aged 18 years or above on the day of consent
4. Experiencing problem alcohol and/or drug use at the time of consent, as determined by Investigator
5. Problem alcohol or drug use present for =12 months at the time of consent, as self-reported
6. Willing to participate in a semi-structured qualitative interview
7. Able to read, write and communicate in the English language
8. Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Gender identity that is not cisgender or transgender woman
2. Not receiving treatment for SUD
3. Has not engaged with BFO
4. Under 18 years old on the day of consent
5. Detention under the Mental Health Act at the time of consent
6. Untreated or unmanaged mental health difficulties that might impair the ability to participate in the interview
7. Clinically significant intellectual or developmental disability which may impair the ability to provide consent and participate in the interview

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Themes identified using feminist, transgender and intersectionality theories will be measured in interview transcripts using thematic analysis including, but not limited to, the following:<br>What are the aetiological factors that can lead women to develop a SUD?<br>What kinds of consequences do women with SUD face as a result of their substance use?<br>What are women’s experiences of seeking and accessing treatment and support for their SUD?<br>What are women’s experiences of engaging with BFO when they are working on their recovery from SUD?<br>How do women feel about their future when they are working on their recovery from SUD (and rehabilitation from offending)?

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
There are no secondary outcome measures