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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
62 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2017-06-01
2019-08-31
Brief Summary
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A feasibility randomized clinical trial will be conducted within an urban setting and will compare urban AI/AN males and females with AOD disorders who receive DARTNA (n=30) to AI/AN males and females with AOD disorders who receive usual care plus (n=30). Compare outcomes at end of treatment and 3-months post-treatment to gather data that can be used to judge the feasibility of a larger trial, and to plan that trial. Obtain information on (a) clinically significant changes in AOD use, (b) clinically significant changes in mental health, physical health, spirituality, cognition, adoption of 12-step principles and practices, and cultural identification, and (c) estimate covariate correlations, reliability of measures and likely effect sizes.
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Detailed Description
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However, very few AOD abuse treatments utilizing traditional based healing, such as drumming, have undergone rigorous scientific research. Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA) is a new AOD use intervention integrating AI/AN drumming, 12-step philosophy, and concepts focused on the Medicine Wheel. In a recently completed National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)-funded study (R21AT005360), the PI completed key components of DARTNA development (stage 1a) including demonstrating feasibility and acceptability, establishing procedures for therapist adherence procedures, developing a treatment manual, and conducting a pretest among ten AI/AN men (n=5) and women (n=5) with promising preliminary findings.
This study is focused on conducting a stage 1b feasibility pilot trial among 60 AI/AN men and women (for a final sample of 48 at follow-up) in an urban outpatient treatment setting to analyze the potential benefits of Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA). Dr. Dickerson, Principal Investigator, is collaborating with Dr. Elizabeth D'Amico, co-Investigator, with Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center, a community-based organization providing consultative services for American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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DARTNA
DARTNA is a culturally-adaptable therapeutic drum behavior therapy that incorporates drumming, talking circles, and uses the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)/Narcotics Anonymous (NA) program within the conceptual framework of the Northern Plains Medicine Wheel. The Northern Plains Medicine Wheel is widely utilized as a conceptual framework and integrative approach to health and wellness for AI/ANs. This intervention consists of 12 sessions provided 2 times weekly over 6 weeks.
Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA)
An intervention that utilizes AI/AN drumming as its core component of treatment.
Usual care plus
Participants randomized to usual care plus will participate in activities for approximately the same amount of time as DARTNA participants. They will engage in health and wellness education session once weekly for 6 weeks. They will also receive care for their alcohol and other drug use, This typically consists individual counseling, group therapy, and AI/AN traditional activities in their community.
Usual Care Plus
Participants randomized to usual care plus will participate in activities for approximately the same amount of time as DARTNA participants. They will engage in health and wellness education session once weekly for 6 weeks. They will also receive care for their alcohol and other drug use, This typically consists individual counseling, group therapy, and AI/AN traditional activities in their community.
Interventions
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Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA)
An intervention that utilizes AI/AN drumming as its core component of treatment.
Usual Care Plus
Participants randomized to usual care plus will participate in activities for approximately the same amount of time as DARTNA participants. They will engage in health and wellness education session once weekly for 6 weeks. They will also receive care for their alcohol and other drug use, This typically consists individual counseling, group therapy, and AI/AN traditional activities in their community.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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RAND
OTHER
University of California, Los Angeles
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Daniel Dickerson
Principal Investigator
Locations
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United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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