Quality assessment of the preparation of reference materials of moist solid substances by S. V. Medvedevskikh, M. Yu. Medvedevskikh, M. P. Krasheninina

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Current state of mental health and substance use in Toledo, Belize: A mixed methods study by Jaclyn Kirsch, Megan Fabbri, Kristen Kerr, Lynette Gomez

“…Using community-based participatory research methods, this preliminary mixed methods study (quantitative n = 163; qualitative n = 10) aims to (1) investigate mental health symptoms and substance use patterns in a non-randomized sample of individuals from southern Belize and (2) explore community perspectives on mental health among community stakeholders. …”
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Psychological diagnostic of risk factors for involving adolescents in the use of narcotic substances: the development of a methodical complex. Part 1. Scale structure and psychom... by E. G. Demenko, E. I. Rasskazova, A. Sh. Tkhostov, E. A. Brun, B. V. Arshinova

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Predicting temporomandibular disorders in adults using interpretable machine learning methods: a model development and validation study by Yuchen Cui, Fujia Kang, Xinpeng Li, Xinning Shi, Han Zhang, Xianchun Zhu

“…The purpose of this study was to apply a machine learning (ML) approach to identify risk factors for the occurrence of TMD in adults and to develop and validate an interpretable predictive model for the risk of TMD in adults.MethodsA total of 949 adults who underwent oral examinations were enrolled in our study. 5 different ML algorithms were used for model development and comparison, and feature selection was performed by feature importance ranking and feature decreasing methods. …”
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Effect of Motivational Enhancement Therapy on Patterns of Substance Abuse in Postpartum Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Fatemeh Esmaeilinejad Hasaroeih, Nasim Shahrahmani, Atefeh Ahmadi, Moghaddameh Mirzaee, Katayoun Alidousti, Morteza Hashemian

“…Materials and Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 60 eligible postpartum women with SUD (30 in the intervention group and 30 control), who were selected using a random sampling method from the postpartum unit of a hospital in Kerman, Iran in 2019. …”
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Comparison of Clinical Observation and Upper GI Endoscopy in Corrosive Substances Ingestion: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Yusuf Alper Kara, Ergun Ergun, İsmet Faruk Özgüner

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Anxiety treatment of methamphetamine-dependent patients with buprenorphine: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial by Jamshid Ahmadi, Amir Bazrafshan, Ali Sahraian, Sara Jalali, Maedeh Fakhermanesh, Zahra Hooshyari

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Effect of drama-education for alcohol/substance user on attitudes toward violence against women: randomized controlled design by Hümeyra Hançer Tok, Makbule Tokur Kesgin

“…Methods This study has a pre-test post-test parallel group randomized controlled design. …”
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Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of patient–portal–based screening for substance use among people with HIV by Eric Roessler, Daniela Zimmer, Jon Grant, Harold Pollack, Basmattee Boodram, Jessica Schmitt, Jessica Schmitt, Eleanor Friedman, Jade Pagkas-Bather, Jade Pagkas-Bather, Russell A. Brewer, Jessica Ridgway, Neda Laiteerapong, Neda Laiteerapong

“…This will lay the groundwork for the second aim, the focus of the current manuscript, RCT to measure the effectiveness of a population health, patient portal-based substance use screening program. Approximately 880 people will be enrolled and randomized 1:1 to intervention vs., control arms. …”
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Clinical Efficacy and Pain Perception with Novel Chemomechanical Caries Removal Agent and Conventional Method in Primary Molars: A Randomized Controlled Study by Seema Bargale, Sejal Jain, Anshula N Deshpande, Poonacha K S, Saylee Deshmukh, Charmi Shah

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Influence of Spiritual Support Program on Quality‐of‐Life of Stroke Survivors Post Substance Overdose: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Leyla Alilu, Mansour Arad, Rasoul Goli, Amireh Hassanpour, Navid Faraji, Sorena Nazarbaghi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the influence of a spiritual support program on the quality of life of this patient population. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted in the ICU ward of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Iran with stroke survivors who had experienced substance overdose. …”
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Potential predictors affecting outcomes in a randomized controlled trial of support programs for parents of young adults with hazardous substance use by Ola Siljeholm, Anders Hammarberg

“…Outcomes were assessed at 24-weeks following a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and manualized counselling for parents of young adults (18-24 years) with hazardous substance use. …”
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Investigating the causal role of serum metabolites in substance use disorder risk: a study integrating Mendelian randomization and synthesis analysis by WeiXiong Xu, DanDan Xie, ZhenZhu Zhang, PiBo Du, YongJian Ye, XuBo Dai

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore how serum metabolites affect the risk of substance use disorders (SUD). Methods In the initial stage, Mendelian randomization was applied to assess the relationship between 1,400 serum metabolites and SUD. …”
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A Web-Based Mind-Body Intervention to Improve Resilience Among Patients With Nontraumatic Painful Upper-Extremity Conditions and Comorbid Risky Substance Use: Protocol for a Mixed... by Nadine Levey, Neal Chen, Joseph Ditre, Louisa Sylvia, Chaitanya Mudgal, Abhiram Bhashyam, Rohit Garg, David Ring, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Jafar Bakhshaie

“…This study illustrates the proposed study design, methodology, and intervention content. MethodsIn aim 1, we will conduct live video qualitative interviews (n=20) with care-seeking adult patients with NPUC and comorbid risky substance use to inform the development and refinement of Web-TIRELESS and study procedures. …”
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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of N-acetylcysteine as an adjuvant treatment for alcohol use disorder by Jaqueline B. Schuch, Fernanda Hansen, Thiago Hartmann, Daniela Benzano, Henrique M. Gomes, José Cláudio F. Moreira, Flavio Pechansky, Felix H.P. Kessler, Fabiana Galland, Daiane Silvello, Anne O. Sordi, Lisia von Diemen

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Experimental methods of portal hypertension studying by D. V. Garbuzenko

“…In the last years application of various pilot models of portal hypertension promoted progress not only in understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms laying in its basis, but also development of new perspective methods of treatment. The further randomized controlled clinical studies will help to determine their safety and efficacy comparing to traditional treatment methods.…”
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Using an aromatherapy intervention with Citrus bergamia (bergamot) essential oil in adults in treatment for substance use disorder: A randomized controlled trial by Marian Elaine Reven, Roger Carpenter, Mary Jane Smith, Amanda Newhouse, Kesheng Wang

“…Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted (NCT05660434). …”
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The power of lived experience in optimizing US policymakers’ engagement with substance use research: A series of rapid-cycle randomized controlled trials by Elizabeth C. Long, Riley Loria, Jessica Pugel, Patrick O’Neill, Camille C. Cioffi, Charleen Hsuan, Glenn Sterner, D. Max Crowley, J. Taylor Scott

“…This study tested the use of narratives to boost policymakers’ research engagement. Methods: In five rapid-cycle randomized controlled trials, SU/SUD research fact sheets were emailed to US legislative policymakers. …”
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Evaluation of a mobile application to decrease opioid misuse in patients undergoing cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial by Annabelle Abdo, Mariel O’Connor, Jessica Kelley Morgan, Laura Hart, Alexa Leib, Steven K. Walther, Andy Tang, Gail Herrine

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Repeated prefrontal tDCS improves cognitive emotion regulation and readiness for treatment in substance use disorder: A randomized sham-controlled study by Ali Salmani, Sajjad Basharpoor, Zahra Vaziri, Mohammad Ali Salehinejad

“…Methods: Thirty-two young male iSUDs (mean age= 22.80±1.92) were randomly assigned to the experimental (n=16) or placebo (n=16) groups. …”
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