Testing the effectiveness of two web-based interventions aiming to reduce alcohol consumptio

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: 1. Harmful or hazardous alcohol users 2. Mild to moderate co-occurring depression symptoms; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10323951
• Lead Sponsor: Swiss Foundation for Alcohol Research

Brief Summary

2016 Protocol article in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27225652 protocol 2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34171823/ (added 09/09/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-09-08
• Study Completion: 2018-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 20 September 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 689

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 18 years or over
2. AUDIT score = 8 and = 20 (AUDIT = Alcohol Use Disorder Inventory Test)
3. CES-D-20 score greater than 16 (Center of Epidemiological Studies of Depression)
4. Weekly Internet Access

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participation in other psycho-social or pharmacological treatments for the reduction/cessation of alcohol use or the reduction of depression symptoms
2. Use of opioids or stimulants in the last 12 months and/or cannabis use of more than once a week in the previous 30 days
3. Previous treatment for cardiovascular problems
4. Suicidal ideation or plans in the last 12 months
5. Pregnancy or breast feeding (female participants only)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The number of weekly standard drinks will be assessed with timeline follow-back (TLFB) at baseline, 3 months and 6 months.