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Self-help (SH) versus guided self-help (GSH) in enhancing motivation to change among opiate abusers

Self-help (SH) versus guided self-help (GSH) in enhancing motivation to change among opiate abusers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN21305268
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2004-09-30
Start date
2003-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Drug abuse Mental and Behavioural Disorders Drug abuse

Interventions

Pre-treatment, opiate abusers will be randomly allocated to one of three motivational conditions - no intervention
self-help
guided self-help. The impact of these conditions will be measured over time on drop-out, drug use and motivational level.

Sponsors

Department of Health
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Opiate abusers referred to Hounslow Substance Misuse Team

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Reduction in drop-out from treatment and drug use (urine screening) 2. Improvement in motivational level—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026