Talk Therapy by Phone to Promote Treatment for Alcohol Problems
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use DisorderAlcohol Abuse
- Registration Number
- NCT03758274
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Rochester
- Brief Summary
A small percentage of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) obtain alcohol-related care despite research showing that treatment is effective. This randomized controlled trial tests the efficacy of a brief, phone based cognitive behavioral intervention to increase treatment engagement, improve alcohol related outcomes, and show that treatment engagement is a mechanism for the improved outcomes in individuals with AUD.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 400
Inclusion Criteria
- age 18-plus;
- score ≥ 16 on AUDIT;
- within the past 30 days, exceeding the limits for low-risk drinking adopted by NIAAA: >3 standard drinks on any occasion or >7 drinks per week (women); >4 drinks on any occasion or >14 drinks per week (men).
Exclusion Criteria
- unable to communicate with the researcher in English;
- unable to comprehend the nature of the study;
- history of alcohol-related care;
- alcohol withdrawal necessitating medical evaluation;
- residency outside of The Greater Rochester Area.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Days Abstinent prior 30 days (at 3-month follow-up) Number of days abstinent from alcohol use in prior 30 days
Average Drinks Per Drinking Day prior 30 days (at 3-month follow-up) Average number of standard drinks on days of alcohol consumption at 3-month follow-up
Number Initiating Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment over 3 months Number Attending any Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Session(s) over 3-month follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Rochester
🇺🇸Rochester, New York, United States
University of Rochester🇺🇸Rochester, New York, United States