Creating a program to help liver transplant patients recover from alcohol use disorder
Development and Testing of an Integrated Care Coordination Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery after Liver Transplantation
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10912818
This study is testing a new support program for people who have received a liver transplant and are dealing with alcohol use issues, helping them stay on track with their recovery through community health workers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10912818 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a new program designed to support liver transplant recipients who struggle with alcohol use disorder. The program, known as the Integrated Liver Transplant and Alcohol Recovery Program (ILTARP), aims to provide coordinated care through community health workers who will assist patients in preventing relapse and managing their recovery. The research will involve collaborating with experts and stakeholders to refine the program, followed by a pilot study to evaluate its feasibility and effectiveness in a clinical setting. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these patients, the research seeks to improve their overall health outcomes post-transplant.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are liver transplant recipients who have a history of alcohol use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of alcohol use disorder or who are not liver transplant recipients may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve recovery rates and quality of life for liver transplant patients with alcohol use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence-based intervention specifically for this population, similar integrated care approaches have shown promise in other areas of addiction recovery.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DAGEFORDE, LEIGH ANNE — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: DAGEFORDE, LEIGH ANNE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Alcoholic Liver Diseases