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Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI) For Homeless Veterans In VA Services

Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI) For Homeless Veterans In VA Services

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02233738
Enrollment
185
Registered
2014-09-08
Start date
2015-09-30
Completion date
2018-07-17
Last updated
2023-07-27

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

Conditions

Alcoholism, Dual Diagnosis, Substance-related Disorders

Keywords

Alcoholism, Substance-related disorders, Dual Diagnosis

Brief summary

Homeless Veterans with substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major group served by VA and are heavily represented in VA housing. VA recently adopted a 'Housing First' approach emphasizing rapid housing placement to initiate recovery without requiring sobriety and will necessitate SUD interventions that are efficient and easily layered onto existing services. The proposed study will investigate the effectiveness, implementation process, and cost estimate of Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI) for Veterans with SUDs in VA housing (Housing Urban Development-VA Support Housing \[HUD-VASH\] and Grant and per Diem \[GPD\]). Outcomes will be assessed at multiple time points using a multi-modal approach. The ultimate goal of this research is to establish the basis of a GMI dissemination and implementation course of action for highly vulnerable homeless Veterans in VA housing for achieving their greatest success in attaining housing stability.

Detailed description

Anticipated Impacts on Veterans Health Care: VA set an ambitious goal for ending homelessness among Veterans by 2015. Housing Urban Development-VA Support Housing \[HUD-VASH\] and Grant and per Diem \[GPD\] are two primary VA housing programs to help Veterans exit homelessness. Substance abuse among Veterans in VA housing is a major risk factor for worsening psychopathology and housing instability. Despite recent adoption of a Housing First approach, many VA housing programs lack the staff infrastructure to manage substance use disorders (SUDs). This is a significant problem as 60% (conservative estimate) of Veterans in VA housing have SUDs and these Veterans show greater psychopathology compared to their counterparts without SUDs. These issues warrant substantial need for SUD programs in VA housing that are efficient to deploy, easily layered onto existing services, and require minimal staff to operate. The current study addresses this current void in VA treatment services in that it investigates the effectiveness, implementation process, and cost estimate of treatment of an adaptation of motivational interviewing, an empirically supported intervention with strong impact on reducing substance use and enhancing treatment engagement, in a group format, referred to as Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI) for Veterans with SUDs in VA housing. Data from this project, if shown to be promising, will establish the basis of a GMI dissemination and implementation course of action for highly vulnerable homeless Veterans in VA housing for achieving their greatest success in attaining housing stability. Background: There is a significant need for 'wraparound' treatment services in VA housing for addressing SUDs. Homeless Veterans with SUDs are vulnerable to treatment dropout, rendering them susceptible to relapse, while their continuation in outpatient care during their participation in VA housing leads to improved clinical outcomes. According to systematic reviews, individual motivational interviewing reduces the incidence of substance use disorders, when compared to no treatment, but is labor intensive. As VA moves toward a 'Housing First' paradigm where greater numbers of homeless Veterans will continue to use substances while in VA housing, delivery of GMI (which may be less labor intensive) to these patients will be important for initiating and maintaining their recovery as well as enhancing their psychosocial integration and quality of life. In a prior controlled trial conducted by the Principal Investigator, GMI resulted in significantly higher outpatient treatment engagement and lower substance use compared to treatment-as-usual among dually diagnosed Veterans. Objectives: Study objectives are consistent with VA housing recommendations focusing on patient recovery, health services promotion, and treatment implementation evaluation. GMI will be compared to a control treatment condition (CT) on (Specific Aim I; Five outcomes: (Primary Hypothesis 1): treatment engagement; (Primary Hypothesis 1): substance use; (Secondary H2): psychosocial integration (e.g., social support, community participation); (Secondary H3) quality of life/psychiatric indices; and (Secondary H4): number of days engaging in structured/productive work activities in the 6-month follow up. Specific Aim II involves a process evaluation for documenting (A) formative (e.g., developmental), (B) process, and (C) summative outcomes; and Specific Aim III involves estimation of cost of intervention in terms of direct costs, indirect costs of staff, costs of capital and workload measures for future implementation and dissemination research. Methods: Randomized controlled trial comparing GMI to control treatment (CT) across five critical outcomes. 186 Veterans in VA housing services (93 per treatment arm) will be enrolled with a diagnosis of alcohol or drug abuse/dependence. Recruitment will take place in Charleston VA Medical Center HUD-VASH & GPD. Participants will be randomly assigned to (1) GMI or (2) CT, each consisting of 4 sessions, and will be evaluated at 1, 3, and 6 months. Participants with a non-substance related DSM-V disorder (e.g., major depressive disorder, PTSD) will be eligible for the study. Analyses will be conducted using generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) approach. Significance to Veterans: Homeless Veterans with SUDs represent one of the largest and most chronic groups of psychiatric patients treated in the VA Healthcare System. With the ongoing execution of VA's Plan to End Veteran Homelessness, Veterans entering housing require interventions that can be feasibly implemented with minimal reorganization of existing services. GMI is based on motivational interviewing, an empirically valid treatment that aligns with Veteran-centered recovery models including Harm Reduction and more traditional treatment philosophies. The investment in GMI for VA housing may be minimal as it requires only a few staff to operate in relatively short time (e.g., 4 sessions, 90-min each) with modest (20 hours) staff training. It can be layered onto existing services with little interruption or reorganization of staff, and it has potential to be offered to larger numbers of Veterans with SUDs in VA housing who would otherwise not receive this intervention.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALGroup Motivational Interviewing (GMI)

Participants randomized to Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI) will receive four structured, back-to-back, 90-minute sessions consistent with the central principles and spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI). GMI, which is based on a manualized protocol, is specifically designed for dually diagnosed Veterans. A focus of the intervention creates awareness of the relationship between the substance use and co-existing psychiatric disorder and the importance of treating both.

BEHAVIORALControl Treatment Condition (CT)

Control Treatment Condition (CT): Participants in CT will attend four sessions equal in time and length to GMI (i.e., 90 minutes) and will involve the following topics: A popular 'box activity': participants will anonymously write evocative questions on slips of paper involving their personal concerns that are placed in a box and, when randomly selected, opened for group discussion (e.g., How do I talk to my family about my alcohol problem?), money management with feedback (2 sessions), and cooking-home maintenance.

Sponsors

VA Office of Research and Development
Lead SponsorFED

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Men and women Veterans currently in Housing Urban Development-VA Support Housing \[HUD-VASH\] and Grant and per Diem \[GPD\]), newly entering the program but not yet housed, or Veterans on the HUD-VASH interest (wait) list. * Able to comprehend English. * Meets DSM-V criteria for a current substance use disorder and have used substances in the 30 days prior to treatment entry. Participants on medications targeting their substance use must be stabilized on medications for at least 2 weeks before therapy initiation. * May meet criteria a mood, anxiety or other psychiatric disorder. Participants on maintenance medications for a mood or anxiety disorder must be stabilized on medications for at least 2 weeks before therapy initiation. * Able to adequately provide informed consent and function at an intellectual level sufficient to allow accurate completion of all assessment instruments. * Willing to commit to 4 group therapy sessions, baseline, 1, 3, and 6 month follow-up assessments.

Exclusion criteria

* Active suicidal or homicidal ideation with a plan as this is likely to require hospitalization or other interventions that could interfere with study participation. * Unstable psychiatric condition that is likely to require hospitalization or other interventions that would interfere with study participation. * Unstable medical condition or one that may require hospitalization during the course of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Peak SEC at 1 Month1 monthThe 1-month follow-up was conducted 30 days after day 1 of the treatment group. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed on a single day within the stated time period.
Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) Baseline30 days prior to BaselineThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to baseline. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.
Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 1 Month1 monthThe 1-month follow-up was conducted 30 days after day 1 of the treatment group. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.
Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 3 Months3 monthsThe 3-month follow-up was conducted 60 days after the 1-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.
Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 6 Months6 monthsThe 6-month follow-up was conducted 90 days after the 3-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.
Peak SEC at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to baseline. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed in a single day within the stated time period.
Peak SEC at 3 Months3 monthsThe 3-month follow-up was conducted 60 days after the 1-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed on a single day within the stated time period.
Peak SEC at 6 Months6 monthsThe 6-month follow-up was conducted 90 days after the 3-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed on a single day within the stated time period.
Alcohol Drink Days at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to Baseline. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.
Alcohol Drink Days at 1 Month1 monthThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days after day 1 of the treatment group. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.
Alcohol Drink Days at 3 Months3 monthsThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.
Alcohol Drink Days at 6 Months6 monthsThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.
Binge Drink Days at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to Baseline. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females).
Binge Drink Days at 1 Month1 monthThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females) within the stated time period.
Binge Drink Days at 3 Months3 monthsThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females) within the stated time period.
Binge Drink Days at 6 Months6 monthsThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females) within the stated time period.
Illicit Drug Use Days at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of drug use in the 30 days prior to Baseline. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.
Illicit Drug Use Days at 1 Month1 monthThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.
Illicit Drug Use Days at 3 Months3 monthsThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.
Illicit Drug Use Days at 6 Months6 monthsThe Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to Baseline. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 1 Month1 monthA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 3 Months3 monthsA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 6 Months6 monthsA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 60 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.
Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended 30 days prior to Baseline.
Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at 1 Month1 monthA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.
Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at 3 Months3 monthsA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up.
Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at 6 Months6 monthsA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.
Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 30 days prior to Baseline.
Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at 1 Month1 monthA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.
Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at 3 Months3 monthsA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up.
Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at 6 Months6 monthsA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.
Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 30 days prior to Baseline.
Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at 1 Month1 monthA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.
Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at 3 Months3 monthsA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up
Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at 6 Months6 monthsA calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineMental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health
SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 1 Month1 monthMental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health
SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 3 Months3 monthsMental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health
SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 6 Months6 monthsMental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health
Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineThe TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)
Mental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to Baseline. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.
Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 3-month60 days prior to 3-month follow-upThe TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)
Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 6-months90 days prior to 6-month follow-upThe TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)
Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineMin:0 Max:10 Higher score indicates higher level of nicotine dependence
Psychiatric Outpatient Satisfaction Scale - Total Score1 monthMin:13 Max:65 Higher score indicates better satisfaction
Helping Alliance Questionnaire - Total ScoreCompleted during session 4 of treatment group (i.e. the final treatment session)Participant completed assessment on the final day of group and rated therapist based on their interactions over the 4 days. Min:19 Max:114 Higher score indicates stronger alliance with therapist
Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 1-month30 days prior to 1-month follow-upThe TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)
Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month1 MonthA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.
Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months3 MonthsA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.
Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months6 MonthsA Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineThis specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 30 days prior to Baseline.
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month1 MonthThis specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months3 MonthsThis specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up.
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months6 MonthsThis specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Alcohol Use30 days prior to BaselineThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Alcohol Use1 monthThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Months for Alcohol Use3 monthsThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Alcohol Use6 monthsThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Psychiatric Status30 days prior to BaselineThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Psychiatric Status30 daysThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Month for Psychiatric Status3 monthsThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Psychiatric Status6 monthsThe ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity
Short Inventory of Problems (SIP) at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineMin value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use
Short Inventory of Problems at 1 Month1 monthMin value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use
Short Inventory of Problems at 3 Months3 monthsMin value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use
Short Inventory of Problems at 6 Months6 monthsMin value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use
Social Support Survey Total Score at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineMin value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support
Social Support Survey Total Score at 1 Month30 days prior to 1-month follow-upMin value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support
Social Support Survey Total Score at 3 Months60 days prior to 3-month follow-upMin value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support
Social Support Survey Total Score at 6 Months90 days prior to 6-month follow-upMin value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support
Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineMin value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life
Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 1 Month1 monthMin value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life
Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 3 Months3 monthsMin value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life
Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 6 Months6 monthsMin value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life
Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at Baseline30 days prior to BaselineMin value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress
Brief Symptom Inventory(BSI-18) at 1 Month1 monthMin value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress
Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 3 Months3 monthsMin value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress
Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 6 Months6 monthsMin value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress
SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at Baseline30 days prior to BaselinePhysical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health
SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 1 Month1 monthPhysical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health
SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 3 Months3 monthsPhysical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health
SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 6 Months6 monthsPhysical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Of the 481 patients screened between September 2015 and January 2018, 38% (n=185) were consented and enrolled. However, only 184 participants were randomized because 1 withdrew during baseline assessments.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI)
Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI) participants will receive four structured, back-to-back, 90-min sessions consistent with the central principles and spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI). GMI, which is based on a manualized protocol, is specifically designed for dually diagnosed Veterans. A focus of the intervention creates awareness of the relationship between the substance use and co-existing psychiatric disorder and the importance of treating both.
93
Control Treatment Condition (CT)
Control Treatment Condition (CT): Participants in CT will attend four sessions equal in time and length to GMI (i.e., 90 minutes) and will involve the following topics: A popular 'box activity', participants will anonymously submit questions on involving their personal concerns that are placed in a box and, when randomly selected, opened for group discussion money management with feedback (2 sessions), cooking-home maintenance, and psycho-education about substance use.
91
Total184

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyDeath01
Overall StudyDid not return after Baseline32
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up512
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject01

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicControl Treatment Condition (CT)TotalGroup Motivational Interviewing (GMI)
Age, Continuous51.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5
51.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9
50.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.6
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
69 Participants118 Participants49 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
22 Participants64 Participants42 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
91 Participants184 Participants93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants10 Participants6 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
87 Participants174 Participants87 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
3 / 935 / 91
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 930 / 91
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 930 / 91

Outcome results

Primary

Alcohol Drink Days at 1 Month

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days after day 1 of the treatment group. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at 1 Month4.6 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at 1 Month5.5 Days
Primary

Alcohol Drink Days at 3 Months

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at 3 Months6.2 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at 3 Months6.6 Days
Primary

Alcohol Drink Days at 6 Months

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at 6 Months8.3 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at 6 Months8.3 Days
Primary

Alcohol Drink Days at Baseline

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to Baseline. This measure represents the number of days any alcohol was consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at Baseline13.3 days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAlcohol Drink Days at Baseline14.8 days
Primary

Binge Drink Days at 1 Month

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females) within the stated time period.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at 1 Month3.0 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at 1 Month3.0 Days
Primary

Binge Drink Days at 3 Months

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females) within the stated time period.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at 3 Months5.1 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at 3 Months4.0 Days
Primary

Binge Drink Days at 6 Months

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females) within the stated time period.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at 6 Months6.2 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at 6 Months5.7 Days
Primary

Binge Drink Days at Baseline

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to Baseline. This measure represents the number of days the participant binge drank (5 or more standard drinks on a single day for males; 4 or more standard drinks on a single day for females).

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at Baseline11.0 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBinge Drink Days at Baseline12.0 Days
Primary

Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at 1 Month

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at 1 Month3.6 # of days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at 1 Month3.5 # of days
Primary

Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at 3 Months

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at 3 Months7.0 # of days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at 3 Months7.0 # of days
Primary

Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at 6 Months

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at 6 Months8.0 # of days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at 6 Months9.8 # of days
Primary

Days Involved in Productive Work Activities at Baseline

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in a productive work activity (e.g. volunteered or worked at a job) in the 30 days prior to Baseline.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at Baseline2.2 # of days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineDays Involved in Productive Work Activities at Baseline3.0 # of days
Primary

Illicit Drug Use Days at 1 Month

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at 1 Month2.2 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at 1 Month1.7 Days
Primary

Illicit Drug Use Days at 3 Months

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at 3 Months2.0 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at 3 Months2.5 Days
Primary

Illicit Drug Use Days at 6 Months

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at 6 Months3.4 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at 6 Months3.3 Days
Primary

Illicit Drug Use Days at Baseline

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of drug use in the 30 days prior to Baseline. This measure represents the number of illicit drug use days within the stated time period.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at Baseline6.2 Days
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineIllicit Drug Use Days at Baseline7.7 Days
Primary

Peak SEC at 1 Month

The 1-month follow-up was conducted 30 days after day 1 of the treatment group. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed on a single day within the stated time period.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at 1 Month4.8 Standard Ethanol Content Units
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at 1 Month4.5 Standard Ethanol Content Units
Primary

Peak SEC at 3 Months

The 3-month follow-up was conducted 60 days after the 1-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed on a single day within the stated time period.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at 3 Months9.8 Standard Ethanol Content Units
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at 3 Months5.9 Standard Ethanol Content Units
Primary

Peak SEC at 6 Months

The 6-month follow-up was conducted 90 days after the 3-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed on a single day within the stated time period.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at 6 Months10.3 Standard Ethanol Content Units
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at 6 Months7.2 Standard Ethanol Content Units
Primary

Peak SEC at Baseline

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to baseline. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents the most standard drinks consumed in a single day within the stated time period.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at Baseline21.0 Standard Ethanol Content Units
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePeak SEC at Baseline19.1 Standard Ethanol Content Units
Primary

Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 1 Month

The 1-month follow-up was conducted 30 days after day 1 of the treatment group. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 1 Month44.9 Standard Ethanol Content Units
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 1 Month36.9 Standard Ethanol Content Units
Primary

Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 3 Months

The 3-month follow-up was conducted 60 days after the 1-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 3 Months50.1 Standard Ethanol Content Units
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 3 Months37.7 Standard Ethanol Content Units
Primary

Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 6 Months

The 6-month follow-up was conducted 90 days after the 3-month follow-up. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 6 Months96.5 Standard Ethanol Content Units
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at 6 Months66.9 Standard Ethanol Content Units
Primary

Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) Baseline

The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) calendar was used to assess retrospective self-report of alcohol in the 30 days prior to baseline. Amount of alcohol consumption was converted to standard ethanol content units (SECs; or standard drinks) equivalent to 0.5 oz. of ethanol. This measure represents ALL standard drinks consumed within the stated time period.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) Baseline179.9 Standard Ethanol Content Unit
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineStandard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) Baseline190.1 Standard Ethanol Content Unit
Primary

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 1 Month

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 1 Month20.9 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 1 Month22.2 Sessions
Primary

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 3 Months

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 3 Months8.1 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 3 Months6.3 Sessions
Primary

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 6 Months

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 60 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 6 Months3.2 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at 6 Months1.8 Sessions
Primary

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at Baseline

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to Baseline. Treatment sessions included the outpatient substance use disorder treatment group sessions and individual sessions.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at Baseline3.7 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Sessions at Baseline4.7 Sessions
Primary

Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at 1 Month

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at 1 Month18.4 # of time activity completed
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at 1 Month25.2 # of time activity completed
Primary

Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at 3 Months

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at 3 Months16.7 # of times activity completed
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at 3 Months19.4 # of times activity completed
Primary

Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at 6 Months

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at 6 Months16.7 # of times activity completed
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at 6 Months14.5 # of times activity completed
Primary

Times Involved in Community Participation Activities at Baseline

A calendar was used to record the number of times a participant participated in an activity in the community (e.g. museum, library, baseball game) in the 30 days prior to Baseline.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at Baseline10.4 # of times activity completed
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTimes Involved in Community Participation Activities at Baseline14 # of times activity completed
Primary

Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at 1 Month

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at 1 Month10.7 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at 1 Month10.8 Sessions
Primary

Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at 3 Months

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at 3 Months9.8 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at 3 Months7.5 Sessions
Primary

Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at 6 Months

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended in the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at 6 Months6.7 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at 6 Months3.8 Sessions
Primary

Twelve-Step Sessions Attended at Baseline

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of self-reported 12-step sessions attended 30 days prior to Baseline.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at Baseline5.2 Sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTwelve-Step Sessions Attended at Baseline3.8 Sessions
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Alcohol Use

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Alcohol Use0.18 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.23
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Alcohol Use0.19 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.25
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Psychiatric Status

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 30 days

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Psychiatric Status0.28 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.26
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 1 Month for Psychiatric Status0.26 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.24
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Month for Psychiatric Status

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Month for Psychiatric Status0.30 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.28
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Month for Psychiatric Status0.26 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.25
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Months for Alcohol Use

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Months for Alcohol Use0.31 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.35
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 3 Months for Alcohol Use0.27 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.4
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Alcohol Use

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Alcohol Use0.49 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.57
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Alcohol Use0.41 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.56
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Psychiatric Status

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Psychiatric Status0.38 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.28
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at 6 Months for Psychiatric Status0.30 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.26
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Alcohol Use

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

Population: The ASI-Lite measures addiction severity

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Alcohol Use0.50 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.22
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Alcohol Use0.50 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.22
Secondary

Addiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Psychiatric Status

The ASI-Lite will be used to measure addiction severity Min value:0 Max value: 1 Higher score indicates greater problem severity

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Psychiatric Status0.47 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.21
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineAddiction Severity Index-Lite (ASI-Lite) at Baseline for Psychiatric Status0.40 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.23
Secondary

Brief Symptom Inventory(BSI-18) at 1 Month

Min value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory(BSI-18) at 1 Month15.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory(BSI-18) at 1 Month14.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.6
Secondary

Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 3 Months

Min value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 3 Months16.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.8
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 3 Months13.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.5
Secondary

Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 6 Months

Min value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 6 Months17.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.6
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at 6 Months15.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.6
Secondary

Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at Baseline

Min value:0 Max value:72 Higher score indicates higher psychological distress

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at Baseline21.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineBrief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) at Baseline19.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.6
Secondary

Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence at Baseline

Min:0 Max:10 Higher score indicates higher level of nicotine dependence

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineFagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence at Baseline4.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineFagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence at Baseline4.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.2
Secondary

Helping Alliance Questionnaire - Total Score

Participant completed assessment on the final day of group and rated therapist based on their interactions over the 4 days. Min:19 Max:114 Higher score indicates stronger alliance with therapist

Time frame: Completed during session 4 of treatment group (i.e. the final treatment session)

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineHelping Alliance Questionnaire - Total Score100.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.9
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineHelping Alliance Questionnaire - Total Score101.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.4
Secondary

Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.

Time frame: 1 Month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month0.79 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month0.39 sessions
Secondary

Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.

Time frame: 3 Months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months1.0 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months0.25 sessions
Secondary

Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.

Time frame: 6 Months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months0.78 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months0.27 sessions
Secondary

Mental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline

A Treatment Attendance Calendar was used to record the number of objective treatment sessions documented in each participants VA Computerized Patient Record System for the 30 days prior to Baseline. Treatment sessions included individual sessions with outpatient mental health staff.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline0.36 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineMental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline0.20 sessions
Secondary

Psychiatric Outpatient Satisfaction Scale - Total Score

Min:13 Max:65 Higher score indicates better satisfaction

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePsychiatric Outpatient Satisfaction Scale - Total Score61.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselinePsychiatric Outpatient Satisfaction Scale - Total Score60.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.8
Secondary

Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 1 Month

Min value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 1 Month71.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.3
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 1 Month73.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.8
Secondary

Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 3 Months

Min value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 3 Months72.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.5
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 3 Months75.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.9
Secondary

Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 6 Months

Min value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 6 Months71.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.3
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at 6 Months72.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.6
Secondary

Quality of Life Survey (QOLS) at Baseline

Min value:16 Max value:112 Higher score indicates higher quality of life

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at Baseline61.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineQuality of Life Survey (QOLS) at Baseline68.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.6
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 1 Month

Mental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 1 Month43.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.3
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 1 Month44.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.8
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 3 Months

Mental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 3 Months43.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.5
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 3 Months44.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.5
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 6 Months

Mental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 6 Months42.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.8
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at 6 Months44.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.1
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at Baseline

Mental summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at Baseline35.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Mental Summary Score at Baseline39.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.9
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 1 Month

Physical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 1 Month40.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 1 Month43.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.7
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 3 Months

Physical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 3 Months41.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.5
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 3 Months42.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.4
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 6 Months

Physical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 6 Months40.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.1
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at 6 Months40.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.9
Secondary

SF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at Baseline

Physical summary items are summed and weighed Min value:0 Max value:100 Higher score indicates higher level of health

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at Baseline41.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.8
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSF-12 Health Survey Physical Summary Score at Baseline41.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.3
Secondary

Short Inventory of Problems at 1 Month

Min value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use

Time frame: 1 month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems at 1 Month6.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.6
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems at 1 Month6.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.9
Secondary

Short Inventory of Problems at 3 Months

Min value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems at 3 Months9.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.2
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems at 3 Months7.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.7
Secondary

Short Inventory of Problems at 6 Months

Min value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems at 6 Months11.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems at 6 Months10.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.5
Secondary

Short Inventory of Problems (SIP) at Baseline

Min value:0 Max value: 45 Higher score indicates higher number of consequences from alcohol and drug use

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

Population: Short Inventory of Problems - Total Score at Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems (SIP) at Baseline27.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.6
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineShort Inventory of Problems (SIP) at Baseline26.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.2
Secondary

Social Support Survey Total Score at 1 Month

Min value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support

Time frame: 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at 1 Month63.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 21
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at 1 Month68.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 20
Secondary

Social Support Survey Total Score at 3 Months

Min value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support

Time frame: 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at 3 Months63.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at 3 Months66.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19
Secondary

Social Support Survey Total Score at 6 Months

Min value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support

Time frame: 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at 6 Months61.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 22
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at 6 Months65.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.2
Secondary

Social Support Survey Total Score at Baseline

Min value:19 Max value:95 Higher score indicates higher support

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at Baseline61.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.6
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSocial Support Survey Total Score at Baseline60.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.2
Secondary

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month

This specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up.

Time frame: 1 Month

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month21.7 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 1 Month22.6 sessions
Secondary

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months

This specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up.

Time frame: 3 Months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months9.1 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 3 Months6.5 sessions
Secondary

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months

This specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up.

Time frame: 6 Months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months4.0 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at 6 Months2.0 sessions
Secondary

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline

This specific measure combined the number substance use disorder treatment sessions and mental health treatment sessions attended for the 30 days prior to Baseline.

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline4.0 sessions
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineSubstance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Sessions at Baseline4.9 sessions
Secondary

Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 1-month

The TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)

Time frame: 30 days prior to 1-month follow-up

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 1-monthExternal Reasons2.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 1-monthInternal Reasons5.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.1
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 1-monthExternal Reasons2.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.5
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 1-monthInternal Reasons5.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
Secondary

Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 3-month

The TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)

Time frame: 60 days prior to 3-month follow-up

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 3-monthExternal Reasons2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 3-monthInternal Reasons5.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.3
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 3-monthExternal Reasons2.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.5
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 3-monthInternal Reasons5.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.3
Secondary

Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 6-months

The TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)

Time frame: 90 days prior to 6-month follow-up

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 6-monthsExternal Reasons2.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 6-monthsInternal Reasons5.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 6-monthsExternal Reasons2.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at 6-monthsInternal Reasons5.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
Secondary

Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at Baseline

The TMQ will be used to measure self-reported interest in attending treatment Scores within each subscale are averaged External: Min value:1 Max value:7 External:Higher score indicates higher external reasons for attending treatment (e.g.referred to treatment by legal system) Internal: Min value:1 Max value:7 Internal: Higher score indicates higher internal reasons for attending treatment (e.g. personal choice to attend treatment)

Time frame: 30 days prior to Baseline

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at BaselineExternal Reasons2.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
GMI - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at BaselineInternal Reasons6.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at BaselineExternal Reasons2.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.4
LSEG - Standard Ethanol Content Units (SECs) at BaselineTreatment Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ) at BaselineInternal Reasons6.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026