Health Condition 1: F112- Opioid dependence
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Family Intervention: 3 sessions of family intervention each spaced 2 weeks apart
Control Intervention1: Nil: Treatment as usual
Sponsors
AIIMS New Delhi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For patients: Diagnosis of opioid dependence syndrome In early phase of maintenance treatment, either buprenorphine or naltrexone (initiated within 3 months) Willing to engage in the intervention Access to phone For family members: 1.Family member staying with the patient 2.Aged 18 and above 3.Planning to stay with the patient during the course of intervention and willing to participate in the family intervention 4.Patient willing to participate with the particular member in the intervention
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: For patients 1. Exposure to any structured psycho-social intervention for opioid use 2. Those who are intoxicated or in severe withdrawal which precludes an interview 3. Currently suffering from a psychotic illness 4. Psychiatric or medical comorbidity that precludes an interview For family members 1. Suffering from any substance use disorder except tobacco use disorder 2. Psychiatric or medical comorbidity that precludes an interview
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the change in family functioning of the family intervention group with the control group as measured on Family assessment device.Timepoint: At 0 and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To ascertain the therapist, patient and family member’s perspectives on family interventionTimepoint: after sessions;To compare the change of opioid use in the family intervention group with the control group.Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactYesh Chandra Singh
Department of Psychiatry and NDDTC, AIIMS Delhi
Outcome results
None listed