WithdrawnNot Applicable

Contingency Management Using Deposit Contract to Reduce Drinking

Stopped: Due to a study transfer between institutions, substantial time and funding was lost. Additionally, other federal funding cancellations resulted in a loss of staff.

United States0Started 2022-06-10

Plain-language summary

This study will examine the effects of an incentive-based intervention (for reducing alcohol use) that would be sustainable, easily accessible intervention using remote alcohol monitoring and deposit contracts, targeting individuals who would not be reached by more traditional forms of treatment due to barriers such as time constraints, attitudes, and stigma.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. at least 21 years of age,
. report at least 1heavy drinking episode during the last 28 days;
. want to reduce their alcohol use;
. are willing to wear a transdermal alcohol monitor;
. own a smart phone and
. are willing and able to deposit $30, $60, or $100 of their choice.

Exclusion criteria

. substance use disorder (except alcohol, nicotine, and/or caffeine);

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

Transdermal Alcohol Content

Timeframe: 4 weeks continuously

Number of Monitored days without Heavy drinking

Timeframe: Baseline to 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05837611

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

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