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NCT Number: NCT01883089

Ambivalence Model of Craving: Re-examining the Drinking-craving Relationship

The current study combines both clinical trial and daily process methodology to examine the dynamic longitudinal relationships between daily approach and avoidance inclinations (i.e., craving) and drinking behaviors in those diagnosed with an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) prior to, during, and after receiving a brief alcohol intervention. It is hypothesized that daily avoidance inclinations will significantly moderate the effect of daily approach inclinations on drinking behaviors, and that significant increases in avoidance inclinations will be observed prior to treatment entry, followed by significant decreases in approach inclinations during treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Alcohol Dependence Alcohol-Related Disorders Alcoholism Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, 33620, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • current diagnosis of alcohol dependence
  • live within commuting distance of the program site,
  • regular access to a phone to call into an IVR system and
  • provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • acute psychosis or severe cognitive impairment
  • current or previous treatment for an alcohol use disorder within the past 6 months,
  • taking medications that may modify alcohol use,
  • current drug use diagnosis other than nicotine or marijuana abuse,
  • lack of sufficient familiarity with the English language to comprehend the recruitment and consent procedures, and
  • legally mandated to attend treatment

Treatment and study plan

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. Drinks per day

    Time frame: participants will be followed for the duration of the study, an expected average of 90 days

    Drinks consumed per day will be monitored daily over 90 days using interactive voice response systems (i.e., telephone call in).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Approach inclinations

    Time frame: participants will be followed for the duration of the study, an expected average of 90 days

    Approach inclinations (desires to use alcohol) will be collected daily over 90 days using interactive voice response systems (i.e., telephone call in).

  2. Avoidance inclinations

    Time frame: participants will be followed for the duration of the study, an expected average of 90 days

    Avoidance inclinations (desires to not use alcohol) will be collected daily over 90 days using interactive voice response systems (i.e., telephone call in).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of South Florida

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Jun 21, 2013
Registry last updated
May 17, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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