Personalized Approach to Healthy Use and Recovery (PATH) Trial (NCT06580457)
Understanding and Treating Substance Use Disorder and Comorbid Conditions in Veterans' Real-Life Settings
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
An important part of substance use treatment for many people is learning what triggers their substance use and urges, and how they can better manage those triggers. In this study, the investigators will generate a model for each individual that shows likely causal links between their substance use, urges, and comorbid symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, and PTSD), and the investigators will examine these models as a group to draw conclusions about common causes for substance use (and recovery) among Veterans with substance use disorders. The investigators will also test whether receiving a personal model and clinical feedback improves substance use disorder and comorbid symptom outcomes. Results will include both patient-reported and statistically-determined causes of substance use for individuals and groups, clinical impact of a personalized model and feedback session, and participant feedback about the relevance of this study and intervention.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Personal Causal Model + Personalized Feedback (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 (1 Sites)
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN — Minneapolis, Minnesota
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (612) 467-3023
Email: Brittany.Stevenson@va.gov
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.