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Development of a Culturally Grounded, Trauma-Informed Alcohol Intervention With a Reserve-Dwelling First Nation Group
Led by University of Rhode Island · Updated on 2025-04-24
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Rhode Island
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Development of a Culturally Grounded, Trauma-Informed Alcohol Intervention With a Reserve-Dwelling First Nation Group
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- At least 18 years of age
- Used alcohol in the past week
- Self-identify as a First Nation member
- Reside within the partner community
- Want to cut down or stop alcohol use
You will not qualify if you...
- Experiencing current psychotic symptoms
- High scores (>10) on the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 12 weeks following baseline
Participants randomized to the Native HEALTH condition will complete the culturally grounded, trauma-informed alcohol intervention designed to reduce harm from alcohol use and improve quality of life. Participants randomized to the wait-list control group will complete the intervention after two months.
Weekly visits for up to 12 weeks
Duration - 6 months post treatment completion
Participants will be assessed for alcohol use, historical loss and symptoms, well-being, and cultural connectedness at 3 and 6 months after treatment completion.
2 visits (at 3 and 6 months post treatment completion)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kingsclear First Nation
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3E 1K3
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
N
Nichea S Spillane, Ph.D.
N
Nicole H Weiss, Ph.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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