Impact of Prevention Awareness Group (PAG) on Treatment Attendance and Drug Abstinence Among Substance User
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Alcohol DependenceDrug Dependence,Substance Use Disorder
- Interventions
- Other: Standard CareOther: Prevention Awareness Groups (PAG)
- Registration Number
- NCT02173041
- Lead Sponsor
- Macmillan Research Group UK
- Brief Summary
Substance Use Disorder has been showing a rising trend all over the world including India. The project tested whether a Integrated community wide effort of Prevention and Awareness Groups (PAG) to manage substance use would have a greater effect on treatment attendance and drug abstinence than a de-addiction program alone.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 152
Inclusion Criteria
- suburban, rural Population
- Drug and/or alcohol dependency (DSM-IV substance use disorders criteria)
Exclusion Criteria
- Did not consent to participate
- Planning to move or relocate
- Severe mental disorder
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Standard Usual Care Standard Care Community program which follows with referral services Prevention Awareness Groups (PAG) Prevention Awareness Groups (PAG) Prevention Awareness Groups (PAG) is a community based integrated substance abuse prevention program targeting vulnerable populations. It comprises of community programs, physician led counseling followed by treatment follow up in community based clinic.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Treatment attendance Change from baseline to six month
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Drug abstinence Change from baseline to six month
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
GyanSanjeevani
🇮🇳Bai, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, India