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NCT Number: NCT03758274

Talk Therapy by Phone to Promote Treatment for Alcohol Problems

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol Abuse Alcohol-Related Disorders Alcoholism Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

CBT by Phone to Promote Treatment

Behavioral

Structured phone intervention to identify concerns about getting alcohol use disorder treatment and to work through those concerns using cognitive behavioral principles.

Reading the Subject a Pamphlet on Obtaining Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Other

The pamphlet was created by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to describe evidence based treatments available for alcohol use disorder and how to obtain such treatment.

Primary outcomes

  1. Average Drinks Per Drinking Day

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

    Average number of standard drinks on days of alcohol consumption at 3-month follow-up

  2. Days Abstinent

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

    Number of days abstinent from alcohol use in prior 30 days

  3. Number Initiating Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

    Time frame: over 3 months

    Number Attending any Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Session(s) over 3-month follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Rochester

Other

Collaborators

  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
  • Syracuse University

Registry information

Official study title

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment by Phone to Promote Use of Alcohol Related Care and Reduce Drinking

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Nov 29, 2018
Registry last updated
Oct 4, 2023

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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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