Developing and Testing a Culturally Grounded, Trauma-Informed Alcohol Intervention for First Nation Community Members Living on a Reserve

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are developing and testing a culturally grounded, trauma-informed alcohol intervention specifically for a First Nation community. This project uses Community-Based Participatory Research to build partnerships, gather Indigenous knowledge, and address historical trauma related to alcohol use. The goal is to create an intervention that respects cultural practices and helps reduce alcohol harm in the community. The study has two main stages. First, talking circles will help create an intervention manual that includes session details and delivery methods. Then, a small pilot group will try the intervention and provide feedback to refine it. In the second stage, 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either the new intervention or a wait-list control group. The control group will receive the intervention after a two-month wait. Alcohol use and related outcomes will be tracked at baseline, after treatment, and at 3 and 6 months follow-up. Participants will engage in the intervention and provide feedback during sessions. Researchers will assess alcohol consumption using the Time Line Follow-Back method and measure effects of historical losses, well-being, and community connectedness. Data will be collected at multiple points up to 6 months after treatment. The study also monitors recruitment and follow-up rates to ensure reliability. The total participation includes intervention, assessments, and follow-up over several months.

Development of a Culturally Grounded, Trauma-Informed Alcohol Intervention With a Reserve-Dwelling First Nation Group