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Motivational Incentives for Alcohol Abstinence in American Indian and Native Alaskan Adults

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Alcohol Abuse
Interventions
Behavioral: Contingency Management
Registration Number
NCT02174315
Lead Sponsor
Washington State University
Brief Summary

This study examines the impact of a culturally tailored version of contingency management treatment on alcohol in 400 alcohol dependent American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Participants will be recruited from addiction treatment agencies and throughout the community. Those who complete a 4 week induction period will be randomized to receive 12 weeks of contingency management or a non-contingent control condition. Individuals will then be followed for an additional 3-months to assess the long term efficacy of the treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
400
Inclusion Criteria
  • Self reported American Indian/Alaskan Native
  • Current alcohol dependence
  • 5 or more standard drink on 1 or more occasions in the last 30 days
  • Ability to read and speak English
  • Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Illicit drug use greater than alcohol use in the last 90 days
  • A risk of dangerous alcohol withdrawal
  • Any medical or psychiatric condition, such as organic brain disorder, dementia, or psychotic disorder

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Contingency ManagementContingency Management-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in alcohol use as assessed by ethyl glucuronide detection in urineTwice weekly for twelve weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Contact PI

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Pullman, Washington, United States

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