A Randomized Controlled Trial of Digital CBT to Treat Addiction: Digital RITch®CBT vs. Standard CBT (NCT05943171)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of A Digital, Self-Guided, Avatar Assisted- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Platform to Treat Addiction: RITch®CBT vs. Treatment As Usual
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Substance Use Disorders continue to increase across the United States with significant adverse effects resulting in more than $700 billion annually (NIDA, 2017) with high co-occurring rates of IPV. The negative consequences are devastating to families and society. This team has developed a digital, interactive platform, RITch®CBT for the convenience of participants' within their own home \& with out of session practice exercises. We propose to conduct a Phase I and II Study: UG3 (Phase I) and UH3 (Phase II) in collaboration with the FDA regarding ongoing feedback and regulatory processes. In Phase I, we propose a feasibility study, a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of RITch®CBT (n=20) among SUD-IPV diverse male clients entering addiction treatment comparing it to face to face 1:1 CBT (TAU, n=20). If efficacious, a Phase II (UH3, n=80) trial will be conducted to test the effectiveness of RITch®CBT among SUD-IPV compared to TAU (n=80) in reducing addiction and IPV.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Strong Recovery - Part Of Strong Memorial Hospital — Rochester, New York
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- Strong Recovery - Part Of Strong Memorial Hospital — Rochester, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (585) 475-4065
Email: caroline_easton@urmc.rochester.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.