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Testing the Effectiveness of a Graphic Novel Health Education Curriculum for Patients With Addiction
NCT02378181 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study deploys a strategy to develop and evaluate a training-efficient, multimedia patient-centered Health Education Toolkit to promote shared decision making between counselors and patients. An existing evidence-based toolkit intervention will be adapted and redesigned by a patient and provider team into an engaging, narrative graphic novel curriculum useful in group and individual counseling. The proven behavioral interventions will be augmented with health education material focused on medication assisted treatment (MAT). We will assess feasibility and acceptability, and pilot test whether exposure to the Toolkit (TK) can shared decision making conversations, reduce substance use, and increase engagement with MAT.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Treatment-as-usual
- BEHAVIORAL Health Education Toolkit
Study Locations (2)
Pennsylvania
- Wedge Medical Center — Philadelphia
- Kirkbride Center — Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 49 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-08-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-04-15 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02378181
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02378181 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 49 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Treatment Research Institute, which has 5 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Drug Use appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Treatment-as-usual is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02378181 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02378181 about?
NCT02378181 is a clinical study titled "Testing the Effectiveness of a Graphic Novel Health Education Curriculum for Patients With Addiction". This study deploys a strategy to develop and evaluate a training-efficient, multimedia patient-centered Health Education Toolkit to promote shared decision making between counselors and patients. An existing evidence-based toolkit intervention will be adapted and redesigned by a patient and provider...
What is the current status of trial NCT02378181?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 49 participants. The study started on 2016-08-16. Estimated completion is 2017-04-15.
What conditions does trial NCT02378181 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Drug Use, Alcohol Use. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02378181?
The interventions under investigation include: Treatment-as-usual (BEHAVIORAL), Health Education Toolkit (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02378181?
This trial is sponsored by Treatment Research Institute, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02378181 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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