Black Church Treatment Study (NCT04580810)
Addressing Health Disparities by Providing Evidence-Based Treatment in the Black Church
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will conduct a randomized clinical trial comparing levels of treatment initiation, engagement, and alcohol outcomes for a novel treatment strategy (CBT4CBT delivered in the Black church) compared with traditional outpatient specialty addiction treatment for a large sample of Black adults with AUD. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine which setting (church or specialty clinic) (1) has better treatment initiation and retention rates and (2) better AUD outcomes as measured by percentage of days abstinent (PDA) (8 weeks, 3, 6 and 9 months follow up).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church — New Haven, Connecticut
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- CBT4CBT in the Black Church (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church — New Haven, Connecticut
- Dixwell Ave Congregational United Church of Christ — New Haven, Connecticut
- The Substance Abuse Training Unit (SATU) — New Haven, Connecticut
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.