RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06559774

The Hastiin Bidziil (Strong Man) Intervention

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

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Enrollment

160 participants

Start Date

Jun 18, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Substance Use

Summary

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

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Self-identify as American Indian
Self-identify as a man
Age 18 years or older at time of enrollment
Screen positive for at least moderate risk on any substance, except for tobacco use only
Reside within ~60 miles of a study community (Fort Defiance, AZ; Chinle, AZ)

Exclusion Criteria3

Any condition that would affect successful participation (e.g., planned move)
Profound disability that limits the ability to participate in assessments or interventions
Participated in the preliminary phase of this study to adapt CETA for this project

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALHastiin Bidziil

Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) modified for cultural and gendered specific delivery for maximum community impact

OTHERControl condition - vehicle maintenance

Control condition was selected by the Community Research Council and includes five sessions on basic vehicle maintenance such as changing tire, checking fluid levels, and winterizing vehicles.