Peer recovery coaching for hospitalized patients with alcohol use disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer recovery coaching intervention called RC-Link for patients hospitalized due to complications from alcohol use disorder (AUD). The study will utilize a randomized controlled trial design to assess recovery outcomes, including the frequency of heavy drinking and overall biopsychosocial functioning. It will also incorporate daily ecological momentary assessments to understand heavy drinking patterns and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. The study builds on previous pilot results that indicated potential benefits of peer recovery coaching in reducing alcohol consumption and improving treatment engagement.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Live within 50 miles of the recruitment and plan to stay in the area for at least 6 months
* Current DSM-V criteria for moderate or severe AUD (measured by a score of ≥4 on the DSM-V Checklist)
* Hospitalized with a principal, primary, or secondary AUD-related diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to provide informed consent
* Patients referred to hospice during hospitalization
* Women who are pregnant
* Comorbid diagnosis or at-risk for methamphetamine, cocaine, or opioid use disorder as determined by a score of ≥4 on the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Modified Assist v3.0
* Current suicidal ideation
* Incarcerated at time of hospitalization
* Currently has a peer recovery coach
* Toxicology screen positive for opiates, cocaine, or methamphetamine
* Experiencing moderate/severe alcohol withdrawal based on physician assessment
* Psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder documented in chart

Where it's running

• Greenville Memorial Hospital
  Greenville, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
• Oconee Memorial Hospital
  Seneca, South Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kaileigh Byrne, PhD
• Email: kaileib@clemson.edu
• Phone: 864-656-3935

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.