Plain-English translation of NCT06278922 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing a new therapy called Seeking Safety that has been adapted specifically for Deaf adults who use American Sign Language. The therapy is designed to help people who are dealing with both problem drinking and trauma at the same time. This is the first large-scale study of its kind in the Deaf community.
Deaf Americans experience significantly higher rates of problem drinking and trauma than the general population, but there are currently no evidence-based treatments designed for Deaf clients. The new treatment addresses this gap by using American Sign Language and storytelling to match how Deaf adults learn and communicate best.
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If you are chosen for this study, you will attend 12 one-hour therapy sessions over six months, delivered online via secure video chat by a Deaf therapist. You will either receive the new Seeking Safety therapy with the Signs of Safety toolkit (which uses storytelling and visual examples in ASL), or you will receive supportive counseling as usual. You will also complete brief online surveys to track how you are doing.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Collaborators
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Enrollment target
~144 participants
Started
December 2024
Primary completion
November 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Melissa L Anderson
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
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