CompletedNot Applicable

Web-based CBT4CBT for Alcohol

United States68 participantsStarted 2012-11

Plain-language summary

The investigators are conducting a randomized clinical trial of our new web-based version of the CBT4CBT (Computer Based Training for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) program specifically designed for alcohol to evaluate its effectiveness relative to standard outpatient counseling at the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit (SATU). The computer-based training program (CBT4CBT) focuses on teaching basic coping skills, presenting examples of effective use of coping skills in a number of realistic situations in video form, and providing opportunities for patients to practice and review new skills while receiving substance abuse treatment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Are 18 years of age or older. * Are applying for outpatient, non-agonist substance abuse treatment at SATU. * Meet current DSM-IV criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence. * Are sufficiently stable for 8 weeks of outpatient treatment. * Can commit to 8 weeks of treatment and are willing to be randomized to treatment * Are willing to provide locator information for follow-up. * Are fluent in English and have a 6th grader or higher reading level Exclusion Criteria: * Have an untreated bipolar or schizophrenic disorder. * Who have a current legal case pending such that incarceration during 8-week protocol is likely. * Are physically dependent on alcohol, opioids or benzodiazepines

What they're measuring

Reduction in alcohol use

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01615497

SponsorYale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-06

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