๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-12

The Hastiin Bidziil (Strong Man) Intervention (NCT06559774)

The Hastiin Bidziil (Strong Man) Intervention: A Study to Measure the Effectiveness of a Secondary Prevention Program Aimed at Reducing Substance Use Among Adult Native Men

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The Hastiin Bidziil (Strong man) Intervention study is part of a larger project called, Community-Driven Indigenous Research, Cultural Strengths \& Leadership to Advance Equity in Substance Use Outcomes (CIRCLE) Center of Excellence. CIRCLE aims to address drug use related health problems in collaboration with diverse Indigenous communities. This study is a randomized controlled trial study to measure the effectiveness of a secondary prevention program, called Hastiin Bidziil (Strong Man), aimed at reducing substance use among Native American Indian (AI) men ages 18 years and older

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Navajo Nation Center for Indigenous Health - Chinle โ€” Chinle, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Hastiin Bidziil (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Control condition - vehicle maintenance (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Navajo Nation Center for Indigenous Health - Chinle โ€” Chinle, Arizona
  • Navajo Nation Center for Indigenous Health - Fort Defiance โ€” Fort Defiance, Arizona

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (928) 674-6824

Email: kdedman1@jhu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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