CompletedNot Applicable

Talk Therapy by Phone to Promote Treatment for Alcohol Problems

United States400 participantsStarted 2019-03-01

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Average Drinks Per Drinking Day

Timeframe: prior 30 days (at 3-month follow-up)

Days Abstinent

Timeframe: prior 30 days (at 3-month follow-up)

Number Initiating Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Timeframe: over 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03758274

SponsorUniversity of Rochester

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-21

Results submitted2023-07-13

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