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A Peer Recovery Coaching Intervention for Hospitalized Alcohol Use Disorder Patients
Led by Clemson University · Updated on 2025-08-27
750
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Clemson University
Lead Sponsor
P
Prisma Health-Upstate
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of a peer recovery coaching intervention called RC-Link for patients hospitalized due to medical complications from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). This study aims to improve recovery outcomes by reducing heavy drinking, enhancing biopsychosocial functioning, and achieving remission from AUD, guided by the new NIAAA definition of recovery. The study will also explore mechanisms behind heavy drinking using daily ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and assess the cost-effectiveness of the RC-Link program through a randomized controlled trial design. The trial compares two groups: one receiving bedside peer recovery coaching initiated during hospitalization plus six months of ongoing support, and a control group receiving a brief intervention, usual care with a referral list, and follow-up contact after the study period. The RC-Link program involves personalized recovery planning with a peer coach and regular contact at least twice a week via phone, virtual, or in-person meetings, using a standardized coaching checklist to provide socioemotional, instrumental, and informational support. Participants will be assessed at baseline, monthly during the six-month intervention, and six months after intervention completion. Evaluations include heavy drinking frequency, remission status based on DSM-5 criteria, biopsychosocial functioning, cost-effectiveness, coping, treatment and social support engagement, hospital utilization, breath alcohol content levels, and craving changes. This comprehensive monitoring aims to understand how peer recovery coaching affects long-term recovery outcomes for hospitalized AUD patients.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Peer Recovery Coaching Intervention for Hospitalized Alcohol Use Disorder Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Live within 50 miles of the recruitment area and plan to stay for at least 6 months
- Meet current DSM-V criteria for moderate or severe Alcohol Use Disorder (score of 4 or higher on DSM-V Checklist)
- Hospitalized with a primary, principal, or secondary diagnosis related to Alcohol Use Disorder
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Referred to hospice during hospitalization
- Pregnant women
- Diagnosed or at risk for methamphetamine, cocaine, or opioid use disorder (score of 4 or higher on NIDA Modified Assist v3.0)
- Current suicidal thoughts
- Incarcerated at the time of hospitalization
- Currently has a peer recovery coach
- Positive toxicology for opiates, cocaine, or methamphetamine
- Experiencing moderate or severe alcohol withdrawal as assessed by physician
- Diagnosed with psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder documented in medical records
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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) during hospitalization
Duration - During hospitalization
Participants meet a peer recovery coach at their hospital bedside to develop a personalized recovery plan.
1 baseline visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 months
Participants receive peer recovery coaching support for six months after discharge with a minimum of twice weekly contact via phone, virtual, or in-person visits.
Twice weekly contacts (phone, virtual, or in-person)
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants complete monthly assessments during the 6-month treatment period and a final assessment 6 months after treatment ends to evaluate recovery progress.
Monthly assessments during treatment and 1 final follow-up visit post-treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, South Carolina, United States, 29605
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2
Oconee Memorial Hospital
Seneca, South Carolina, United States, 29672
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Research Team
K
Kaileigh Byrne, PhD
A
Alain Litwin, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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