RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07217795

Recovery Through Inhibitory Learning, Self-Efficacy Building, Problem Solving, and Community Building

Developing a Telehealth Intervention for Alcohol and Trauma Among LGBTQ+ People


Sponsor

University of Rhode Island

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Nov 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a two-part study to develop and test a brief, virtual therapy program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people who have experienced trauma and use alcohol. Phase 1: You'll be invited to share your perspective to help make the program relevant, inclusive, and affirming. Phase 2: You may have the opportunity to try the adapted program by receiving free virtual therapy with LGBTQ+-affirming therapists.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is developing and testing a therapy program designed specifically for sexual minority women and transgender and gender diverse individuals who experience anxiety, depression, or substance use challenges. The program focuses on building coping skills, self-confidence, and community connection. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as a sexual minority woman or as transgender/gender diverse - You are experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression - You are not currently receiving mental health therapy more than once a month - You have not received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the past 3 months - You are not in treatment for alcohol or drug use disorders **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently receiving regular mental health treatment (more than 1 day per month) - You have active psychosis or severe mania - You are experiencing active suicidal ideation at a high level - You need alcohol detox (significant withdrawal symptoms) - You are legally mandated to attend treatment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCBT + expressive writing

This study will test a remotely delivered intervention combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Expressive Writing (EW) to address unhealthy alcohol use and traumatic stress among sexual minority women (SMW; e.g., lesbian, bisexual women) and transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals. The intervention, called Recovery through Inhibitory Learning, Self-Efficacy Building, Problem-Solving, and Community Building (RISE), integrates CBT modules on assertiveness, problem-solving in high-risk situations, and building social connections with a brief EW program tailored to SMW and TGD participants. Four modules from the Unified Protocol (UP), a transdiagnostic CBT approach, will be adapted: (1) psychoeducation, goal setting, and motivational enhancement; (2) mindful emotional awareness; (3) cognitive flexibility; and (4) countering emotion-driven behaviors.

BEHAVIORALWait-List Control

Participants assigned to the wait-list will not receive active treatment during the study period but will be offered the RISE intervention afterward.


Locations(1)

University of Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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