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Substance Use DisordersMICRANCT05938764

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Culturally Adapted Evidence-based Treatment With a Southwest Tribe

A study testing MICRA and TAU in people with Substance Use Disorders, run by University of New Mexico.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study combined, adapted and tested motivational interviewing (MI) and the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) as a culturally congruent treatment approach for Native Americans. This pilot-feasibility research was conducted in collaboration with a Southwest Tribe. The specific aims of this project were: Aim 1. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Substance Use Disorders
What is being tested?
MICRA and TAU
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
87 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Aug 2007to 30 Jun 2014
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 18 years or older,
  • an enrolled tribal member,
  • diagnosed with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR) for substance use disorder (SUD),
  • seeking substance use disorder treatment
  • and able to speak English fluently
  • resident within the reservation or neighboring small settlements

Who cannot join

  • any planned absences from reservation greater than 14 days during the 16 week treatment period,
  • cannot identify at least one "locator" person for follow-up tracking,
  • actively psychotic or chronic mental illness that is not well treated, or
  • major cognitive impairment.

About this study

Official title: An Open-Label, Pilot-Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of Motivational Interviewing and the Community Reinforcement Approach With a Southwest Tribe

This study combined, adapted and tested motivational interviewing (MI) and the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) as a culturally congruent treatment approach for Native Americans. This pilot-feasibility research was conducted in collaboration with a Southwest Tribe. The specific aims of this project were: Aim 1. To develop, in collaboration with the Tribal community, a combination of MI and CRA (MICRA) that is culturally adapted and includes a secondary focus on HIV/STD prevention; Aim 2. To develop and field test culturally-congruent research materials and procedures; Aim 3. To train Tribal behavioral health professionals in delivery of MICRA, and test (N=9) procedures for MICRA certification, supervision, and fidelity assurance; Aim 4. To conduct a pilot study (N=79) to estimate effect sizes for MICRA on key outcome variables with participants; and Aim 5. To estimate the types and prevalence of emotional distress and psychological and health problems likely to be encountered when treating substance use disorders in Native American populations.

MICRA Project was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 was a feasibility (N = 9) non-randomized one-group design wherein all participants received culturally adapted MICRA.

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Phase 2 was a pilot (N = 79) comparing the effectiveness of MICRA and TAU. Following the screening and baseline interview, participants were randomized to receive MICRA or treatment as usual (TAU). Participants randomized to MICRA could receive up to a maximum of 16 to 20 therapy sessions with one of the MICRA counselors over the course of 16 weeks. In TAU, participants received standard outpatient services at the Tribal substance use disorder treatment center.

The primary hypotheses were: (1) the feasibility test (N=9) would yield improved percent days abstinent from all substances (excluding tobacco) from baseline to the 8-month follow-up, and (2) In the pilot randomized controlled trial of MICRA versus treatment as usual (TAU), the investigators hypothesized that percent days abstinent from all substances would be greater at the 12-month follow-up timepoint compared to TAU.

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This study combined, adapted and tested motivational interviewing (MI) and the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) as a culturally congruent treatment approach for Native Americans. This pilot-feasibility research was conducted in collaboration with a Southwest Tribe. The specific aims of this project were: Aim 1. To develop, in collaboration with the Tribal community, a combination of MI and CRA (MICRA) that is culturally adapted and includes a secondary focus on Human Immunodeficiency Virus / sexually transmitted disease (HIV/STD) prevention; Aim 2. To develop and field test culturally-congruent research materials and procedures; Aim 3. To train Tribal behavioral health professionals in delivery of MICRA, and test (N=9) procedures for MICRA certification, supervision, and fidelity assurance; Aim 4. To conduct a pilot study (N=79) to estimate effect sizes for MICRA on key outcome variables with participants; and Aim 5. To estimate the types and prevalence of emotional distress and psychological and health problems likely to be encountered when treating substance use disorders in Native American populations.

MICRA Project was conducted in two phases: MICRA was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 was a feasibility (N = 9) non-randomized one-group design wherein all participants received culturally adapted MICRA. The purpose of Phase 1 was to (a) implement and test the draft version of the MICRA counselor manual, (b) test counselor fidelity monitoring procedures, (c) certify counselors in MI and CRA, (d) test the assessment procedures and basic aspects of the Manual of Operations, (e) certify the research assistant in assessment administration procedures, and (e) pilot the 4- and 8-month follow-ups.

Phase 2 was a mixed efficacy/effectiveness (hybrid) randomized controlled trial of MICRA (n=38) and TAU (n=41) with a parallel design and follow-up assessments at 4-, 8-, and 12-months post baseline. Following the screening and baseline interview, participants were randomized to receive MICRA or treatment as usual (TAU). Participants randomized to MICRA could receive up to a maximum of 16 to 20 therapy sessions with one of the MICRA counselors over the course of 16 weeks. In TAU, participants received standard outpatient services at the Tribal substance use disorder treatment center.

The primary hypotheses were: (1) the feasibility test of culturally adapted MICRA (N=9) would yield improved percent days abstinent from all substances (excluding tobacco) from baseline to the 8-month follow-up, and (2) In the pilot randomized controlled trial of culturally adapted MICRA versus treatment as usual (TAU), the investigators hypothesized that percent days abstinent from all substances would be greater at the 12-month follow-up timepoint compared to TAU.

Being tested
MICRA, TAU
Keywords
Addiction treatment outcome, American Indian/Alaska Native, Indigenous, randomized controlled trial, Motivational Interviewing, Community Reinforcement Approach, Substance Use Disorder, Cultural Adaptation
Medical subject headings
Substance-Related Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MICRABehavioural

    Also called culturally adapted motivational interviewing and community reinforcement approach

    see earlier description

  • TAUBehavioural

    Also called Treatment As Usual

    see earlier description

Study groups in NCT05938764
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Motivational Interviewing and Community Reinforcement ApproachActive comparatorA psychosocial intervention culturally tailoring the combination of motivational interviewing (approximately 1-3 individual therapy sessions) and the community reinforcement approach (could include maximum range of 15-19 individual therapy sessions). Two tribal members were hired and trained to deliver this intervention and were located separately from the other arm.
Receives: Behavioral: MICRA
Treatment as UsualActive comparatorTreatment as usual (TAU) included an intake session and could include individual counseling, group counseling, or cultural education. Treatment as usual was provided by staff at the reservation based outpatient treatment center. There was no limit on number of sessions provided.
Receives: Behavioral: TAU

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percent days abstinence from substances

    using the Form-90 for drugs (Form 90-D questionnaire), the investigators will examine percent days abstinent from all substances and conduct statistical tests to determine whether there is a significant difference between the treatment and comparison conditions

    Measured: baseline to 12-month follow-up

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Condom Use Self Efficacy (questionnaire)

    Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale (questionnaire); the investigators will examine whether there are significant increases in condom use self-efficacy for the sample from baseline to 12-month follow-up

    Measured: baseline to 12 month follow-up

  2. Native American Spirituality Scale (questionnaire)

    The investigators will examine whether spiritual beliefs and behaviors increase over time from baseline to the 12-month follow-up for the sample using the total score as well as the two subscales (spiritual beliefs and spiritual behaviors)

    Measured: baseline to 12 month follow-up

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Jul 2023
  2. Study start1 Aug 2007
  3. Primary completion18 Nov 2013
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Two phases: Phase one: a feasibility (N = 9) non-randomized, one-group design wherein all participants received culturally adapted Motivational Interviewing and Community Reinforcement Approach (MICRA) Phase two: This study used a mixed efficacy/effectiveness (hybrid) randomized controlled trial of two treatment arms (Treatment as usual-TAU and Motivational Interviewing and Community Reinforcement Approach-MICRA) with a parallel design and follow-up assessments at 4-, 8-, and 12-months post baseline
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
87 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05938764
Sponsor's protocol ID
06-235
Other IDs
R01DA021672
Acronym
MICRA
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
21 May 2020
Last updated
12 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: These data are owned by the tribe. If anyone would like to use these data, the PI will serve as the liaison to request permission from the tribe.

Publications

  • Greenfield BL, Venner KL. Review of substance use disorder treatment research in Indian country: future directions to strive toward health equity. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2012 Sep;38(5):483-92. doi: 10.3109/00952990.2012.702170.

    PubMed 22931083
  • Venner KL, Serier K, Sarafin R, Greenfield BL, Hirchak K, Smith JE, Witkiewitz K. Culturally tailored evidence-based substance use disorder treatments are efficacious with an American Indian Southwest tribe: an open-label pilot-feasibility randomized controlled trial. Addiction. 2021 Apr;116(4):949-960. doi: 10.1111/add.15191. Epub 2020 Aug 11.

    PubMed 32667105
  • Serier KN, Venner KL, Hernandez-Vallant A. The Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale in Substance Use Disorder Treatment-Seeking American Indian Adults. Subst Use Misuse. 2021;56(13):2066-2073. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1963988. Epub 2021 Sep 30.

    PubMed 34590538
  • Greenfield BL, Hallgren KA, Venner KL, Hagler KJ, Simmons JD, Sheche JN, Homer E, Lupee D. Cultural adaptation, psychometric properties, and outcomes of the Native American Spirituality Scale. Psychol Serv. 2015 May;12(2):123-133. doi: 10.1037/ser0000019.

    PubMed 25961648
  • Venner KL, Greenfield BL, Hagler KJ, Simmons J, Lupee D, Homer E, Yamutewa Y, Smith JE. Pilot Outcome Results of Culturally Adapted Evidence-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment with a Southwest Tribe. Addict Behav Rep. 2016 Jun 1;3:21-27. doi: 10.1016/j.abrep.2015.11.002.

    PubMed 26951788
  • Serier KN, Venner KL, Sarafin RE. Evaluating the Validity of the DSM-5 Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnostic Criteria in a Sample of Treatment-seeking Native Americans. J Addict Med. 2019 Jan/Feb;13(1):35-40. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000452.

    PubMed 30303888

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing MICRA and TAU in people with Substance Use Disorders, run by University of New Mexico.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Percent days abstinence from substances (time frame: baseline to 12-month follow-up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05938764, which also lists 6 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Mar 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.

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