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Therapeutic Alliances in Alcoholism Treatment

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Alcohol Use Disorders
Interventions
Behavioral: Cognitive-behavioral treatment
Registration Number
NCT01689103
Lead Sponsor
State University of New York at Buffalo
Brief Summary

This project is studying the role of the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and patient in the outpatient treatment of persons with alcohol use disorders.

Detailed Description

This project is studying the role of the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and patient in the outpatient treatment of persons with alcohol use disorders. Alliances are assessed over the course of treatment and will be reviewed in the context of posttreatment functioning.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
166
Inclusion Criteria
  • Current Alcohol Dependence diagnosis
  • Live within commuting distance of treatment program
  • Minimum 6th grade reading level
  • Provide consent
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Presence of current organic mental disorder, schizophrenia, or another psychotic disorder
  • Treatment for an alcohol use disorder in past 12 months
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Alliance Feedback to TherapistCognitive-behavioral treatmentAlliance feedback provided to therapist
No alliance feedback to therapistCognitive-behavioral treatmentNo alliance feedback provided to therapist
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent days abstinent12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Drinks per Drinking Day12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Research Institute on Addictions

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Buffalo, New York, United States

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