Personalized feedback for managing alcohol and opioid use in adults with chronic pain
Personalized Feedback Intervention to Address Hazardous Drinking and Alcohol-Opioid Interactions Among Adults With Chronic Pain.
This study is testing a computer program that gives personalized feedback to help adults with chronic pain reduce their risky drinking and opioid use.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 195 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Syracuse University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Syracuse, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT04592978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on adults with chronic pain who engage in hazardous drinking and use prescription opioids. It involves a brief, single-session, computer-based personalized feedback intervention designed to educate participants about the risks associated with alcohol and opioid use. The goal is to enhance participants' understanding of the negative interactions between pain, alcohol, and opioids, and to motivate them to reduce hazardous drinking behaviors. The study aims to fill a gap in existing interventions by specifically targeting the dual issues of alcohol and opioid use in the context of chronic pain management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 21 and older who are current hazardous drinkers, have chronic pain, and are using prescription opioid medications.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing alcohol or substance use treatment, those not fluent in English, or individuals experiencing psychiatric distress may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of pain management for individuals struggling with hazardous drinking and opioid use.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various interventions targeting substance use, this specific approach focusing on the intersection of hazardous drinking and opioid use in chronic pain patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 21 years of age * Current hazardous drinker * Current chronic pain * Current use of prescription opioid medications. Exclusion Criteria: * Current alcohol or other substance use treatment * Not being fluent in English * Current psychiatric distress or thought disorder.
Where this trial is running
Syracuse, New York
- Syracuse University — Syracuse, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Joseph W. Ditre, PhD
- Email: jwditre@syr.edu
- Phone: 315-443-1052
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.