Experimental evaluation of the Swedish National Alcohol Helpline
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Hazardous and harmful alcohol useMental and Behavioural Disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN13160878
- Lead Sponsor
- Karolinska Institute
- Brief Summary
2017 Protocol article in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28587621 protocol 2019 Results article in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31286906 results (added 18/03/2020) 2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35757087/ (added 15/02/2023)
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 261
Inclusion Criteria
1. First time caller of the National Alcohol Helpline
2. Seeking support to change his/her own alcohol drinking habits
3. At least 18 years of age
4. Provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
1. Very severe alcohol problems requiring clinical treatment
2. Abuse of other drugs
3. Severe mental illness
4. Acute health problems
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change of alcohol drinking habits measured with AUDIT score. The outcome assessment will be done at 6 and 12 month follow-up for each participant in the trial. Since entry in the trial will be at different dates the follow-up will follow a staggered schedule.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> 1. Depression or anxiety disorder (GAD) measured through MINI<br> 2. Number of days of sick leave<br> 3. Care seeking from other services for alcohol problems<br><br> The outcome assessment will be done at 6 and 12 month follow-up for each participant in the trial. Since entry in the trial will be at different dates the follow-up will follow a staggered schedule.<br>