CompletedNot Applicable

Intensive Virtual Treatment With Remote Abstinence Monitoring for Alcohol Use Disorder

Canada63 participantsStarted 2023-01-30

Plain-language summary

This single-arm pilot study will recruit participants with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder for a 4-week virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP). The program aims to replicate the structure and abstinence monitoring of a residential treatment program although the program is delivered entirely virtually.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. ≥ 18 years of age
. Able to communicate and provide informed consent in English
. Diagnosis of moderate to severe AUD, based on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, Research Version (SCID-5-RV)
. Risky alcohol consumption, defined as \> 10 drinks per week for females and \> 15 drinks for males on average during the 60 days prior to the eligibility assessment.
. Motivated to abstain from alcohol for the month-long treatment period (longer-term harm reduction goals are permitted)
. Access to a private location from which to participate in the program for the duration of the study.
. Able and motivated to complete all aspects of the program, including attending all virtual intensive outpatient program sessions (this includes being available for group and individual sessions throughout the day on weekdays) and completing multiple daily breathalyzer readings throughout the entire program. Individuals planning to be out of the province during the virtual intensive outpatient program will not be permitted to enroll.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Retention in treatment

Timeframe: 28 Days

Satisfaction with treatment as assessed by the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8)

Timeframe: 28 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05722483

SponsorCentre for Addiction and Mental Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-26

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. ≥ 18 years of age
. Able to communicate and provide informed consent in English
. Diagnosis of moderate to severe AUD, based on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, Research Version (SCID-5-RV)
. Risky alcohol consumption, defined as \> 10 drinks per week for females and \> 15 drinks for males on average during the 60 days prior to the eligibility assessment.
. Motivated to abstain from alcohol for the month-long treatment period (longer-term harm reduction goals are permitted)
. Access to a private location from which to participate in the program for the duration of the study.
. Able and motivated to complete all aspects of the program, including attending all virtual intensive outpatient program sessions (this includes being available for group and individual sessions throughout the day on weekdays) and completing multiple daily breathalyzer readings throughout the entire program. Individuals planning to be out of the province during the virtual intensive outpatient program will not be permitted to enroll.

Intensive Virtual Treatment With Remote Abstinence Monitoring for Alcohol Use Disorder

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Intensive Virtual Treatment With Remote Abstinence Monitoring for Alcohol Use Disorder

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Exclusion criteria