Promoting Alcohol Treatment Engagement Post-hospitalization

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder
• Interventions: Behavioral: Brief Negotiated Interview (BNI); Behavioral: BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD; Behavioral: Brief Negotiated Interview BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD+CBT4CBT

• Registration Number: NCT05338151
• Lead Sponsor: Yale University

Brief Summary

This study is a 3-arm randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of hospital-initiated Alcohol Use Disorder treatment, involving a Brief Negotiated Interview (with referral and telephone booster) alone, BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD, BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD+CBT4CBT on AUD treatment engagement, alcohol use and healthcare utilization.

Detailed Description

The proposed 3-arm randomized clinical trial will initiate interventions during hospitalization and evaluate outcomes at 34- and 90-days following hospital discharge to compare the effectiveness of 1) BNI, 2) BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD, and 3) BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD+CBT4CBT on AUD treatment engagement, alcohol consumption, and healthcare utilization among 450 racially and ethnically diverse hospitalized individuals with AUD.

Using a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation design the investigators will also conduct an implementation- focused process evaluation to yield relevant data to inform future implementation, including process measures, clinician and staff (n=150) perspectives and cost effectiveness.

This proposed study is directly informed by rigorous prior research by this group and others demonstrating: 1) a need for new strategies to engage patients, particularly Black and Hispanic individuals, with AUD in treatment; 2) benefits of engaging patients in addiction treatment during acute care;3) benefits of MAUD and the potential to integrate its provision in general medical settings; and 4) benefits of CBT as an adjunct to MAUD with strong support for CBT4CBT across diverse populations

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-04-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-04-13
• Study First Posted: 2022-04-21
• Study Start: 2022-09-13
• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-24
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-25
• Primary Completion: 2026-12-31
• Study Completion: 2026-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 450

Inclusion Criteria

• hospitalized at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH)
• meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) criteria for a moderate to severe AUD (regardless of primary reason for hospitalization) consistent with clinical guidelines for MAUD initiation
• >1 heavy drinking day by TLFB in 30 days prior to hospitalization
• willing to consider MAUD
• willing and able to be contacted for follow-up
• provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• have been engaged in formal AUD treatment in the past 30 days (i.e., excluding mutual help groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous)
• meet DSM-5 criteria for untreated moderate to severe opioid use disorder
• self-reported or urine testing confirming pregnancy, nursing, or trying to conceive
• life-threatening or unstable medical, surgical, or psychiatric condition that prohibits study participation
• inability to provide >1 collateral contact for a friend or family member
• anticipate being unable to return for follow-up assessments for any reason, such as travel, incarceration, planned procedure
• inability to understand English or Spanish.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Brief Negotiated Interview (with referral and telephone booster) alone	Brief Negotiated Interview (BNI)	All participants will receive BNI with referral and a 15-20 minute telephone booster delivered by a trained Health Promotion Advocate (HPA) at 2 weeks. The purpose of the BNI is to assist patients in recognizing and changing levels of alcohol consumption that pose health risks. The main goals of the BNI are to: 1) lessen ambivalence about reducing alcohol use; and 2) negotiate strategies for change. During BNI, the HPA will: 1) Raise the subject of alcohol; 2) Provide feedback: review the patient's alcohol consumption, make a connection to the patient's medical condition and reason for hospitalization; review guidelines for lower risk alcohol use; 3) Enhance motivation: have the patient identify on a readiness change ruler and develop discrepancy; and 4) Negotiate and Advise: negotiate goal, give advice, have patient complete drinking agreement; summarize and arrange follow-up.
BNI+MAUD	BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD	For either BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD or BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD+CBT4CBT, the HPA will provide education and counseling regarding MAUD as part of the BNI to the participant and communicate to the primary medical team that MAUD is indicated. The specific MAUD chosen will be made at the discretion of the patient and the primary medical team with recommendations from the study physicians, with a goal of prioritizing FDA approved medications. Participants will be encouraged to initiate (or receive as in the case of injectable naltrexone) MAUD prior to discharge and will be provided a prescription for a 30-day supply. Medications will be obtained through regular means and not provided directly through the study. During the BNI telephone booster, the HPA will inquire about and address any barriers to MAUD and encourage continued adherence.
BNI+MAUD+CBT4CBT	Brief Negotiated Interview BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD+CBT4CBT	Participants randomized to BNI+facilitated provision of MAUD+CBT4CBT will be given a username and password to access the web-based program and be encouraged to begin accessing the program during their hospitalization. The HPA will assist each participant with login during the first session and be available to answer any questions. Participants will be asked to complete no more than two modules per week, with an expectation of completing all seven modules by the end of the 34-day post-discharge. The program tracks, for each participant, time logged onto the program, modules accessed, progress through the program from session to session, completion of homework assignments, and learning of CBT principles through brief quizzes. Participants will be allowed to repeat modules as desired. During the BNI telephone booster, the HPA will inquire about engagement with CBT4CBT, address any questions and problems with the program, and encourage practice of coping activities (i.e., homework).

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome will be the percentage of participants engaged in AUD Treatment at the 34-day post hospital discharge timepoint, defined as any self-reported AUD treatment service assessed on the AUD Treatment Assessment.	Day 34 post hospital diacharge	AUD Treatment Engagement Assessment is a self-report used to assess if participants have participated in different types of treatment engagement for alcohol use over 34 days. That data is verified by an outside source.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline in alcohol use by percentage of heavy drinking days at day 34 and 90.	Baseline, day 34 and day 90	Change in alcohol use by percentage of heavy drinking days operationalized by the Timeline Followback (TLFB) method. TLFB is administered by an interviewer and involves asking clients to retrospectively estimate their alcohol and drug use 34 and 90 days prior to the interview date.
Change from baseline in alcohol use at days 34 and 90 using a Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) test	Baseline, day 34 and day 90	Change from baseline in alcohol use at 34 and 90 days post discharge measured by PEth in the blood. PEth is a finger stick blood draw to detect alcohol use by detecting direct alcohol biomarkers in the bloodstream. A positive test indicates alcohol use.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Yale New Haven Hospital; 🇺🇸 New Haven, Connecticut, United States