Digitally Assisted Virtual Recovery Coach to Improve Inpatient Alcohol Withdrawal Management: A Proof-of-concept Pilot Study

Brigham and Women's Hospital1 site in 1 country10 target enrollmentNovember 1, 2021

ConditionsAlcohol Use Disorder Alcohol Withdrawal

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Enrollment: 10
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Feasibility of coach engagement
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 3 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aims of this proof-of-concept study are to determine the feasibility of 1) using a smartphone app ("Lifeguard") to facilitate engagement with a peer recovery coach, 2) monitoring post-detox using a modified Brief Addiction Monitor, and 3) assessing linkage to care post-detox.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

November 1, 2021

End Date

May 15, 2022

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Joji Suzuki, MD

Director, Division of Addiction Psychiatry

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Adults aged 18 to 65
•Diagnosis of DSM-5 alcohol use disorder
•Admitted to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWF) inpatient Addiction Recovery Program to treat alcohol withdrawal
•Own either an iOS or Android smartphone device
•Have an active email address
•English speaking