Testing a PTSD m-Health Intervention to Improve Alcohol Treatment Outcomes

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to learn whether a mobile health application (mHealth App) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with brief support can help individuals who are in treatment for alcohol problems.

Conditions

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Alcohol Use Disorder

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Aged ≥ 18 years old - Currently in addictions treatment - Meet criteria for a current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) AUD diagnosis - A score of 33 or greater on the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) - Own a smart phone or other type of Wi-Fi-enabled device with App capabilities

Exclusion Criteria

  • Injection drug use in the past year - Patients who are unable to speak and/or understand English - Patients who are currently engaged in specific therapy for PTSD (Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR)

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Double (Care Provider, Investigator)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
PTSD Coach App + Brief Support 		PTSD Coach App + Brief Support will include brief instruction and support for the use of the PTSD Coach App developed by the study team. The PTSD Coach App incorporates evidence-based assessment, psychoeducation, and self-management strategies for PTSD symptoms that are customizable to the user.
  • Behavioral: PTSD Coach App + Brief Support
    PTSD Coach App + Brief Support will include downloading the PTSD Coach App for personal use and four, brief (<20 minutes), weekly, individual support sessions. The sessions will focus on the instruction and encouragement of App use and activities (i.e., assessments, self-management strategies, and psychoeducational readings).
Active Comparator
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) 		EUC will include brief psychoeducation regarding PTSD and alcohol use disorder (AUD) and resources for PTSD-related mental health treatment.
  • Behavioral: Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
    EUC will consist of one brief session (with brochure) of PTSD and AUD psychoeducation and referral information for mental health clinics that provide PTSD services, with encouragement to schedule an appointment at one of the listed clinics to discuss PTSD-related symptoms.

Recruiting Locations

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Grand Rapids 4994358, Michigan 5001836 49548
Contact:
LeAnn Smart

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Michigan State University

Study Contact

Lindsey McCracken
(734) 560-0661
mccrac70@msu.edu