Evaluating a brief telehealth treatment for alcohol use disorder in veterans
Evaluating the Efficacy of Telehealth-Delivered Brief Family Involved Treatment (B-FIT) for Alcohol Use Disorder among Veterans
['FUNDING_R01'] · MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · NIH-10893390
This study is testing a new online treatment called Brief Family Involved Treatment (B-FIT) to help veterans struggling with alcohol use, by involving their family members in three supportive therapy sessions to improve communication and strengthen positive habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10893390 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a telehealth-delivered treatment called Brief Family Involved Treatment (B-FIT) aimed at helping veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The treatment involves three sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy that includes family members to enhance support and communication. By focusing on improving family dynamics and reducing negative interactions, the goal is to reinforce positive behaviors related to abstinence and decrease alcohol consumption. This approach is designed to be accessible and less burdensome than traditional family treatment protocols.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans struggling with alcohol use disorder who are seeking treatment and have family members willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to telehealth services or those who are not interested in involving family members in their treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with a more effective and accessible treatment option for alcohol use disorder that involves their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot trials have shown promising results for similar family-involved treatments, indicating potential efficacy and acceptability.
Where this research is happening
CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES
- MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA — CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FLANAGAN, JULIANNE CHRISTINA — MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
- Study coordinator: FLANAGAN, JULIANNE CHRISTINA
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.