Combining alcohol use disorder treatments with liver disease care

Integrating Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder into Hepatology Clinics

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10928796

This study is looking at the best ways to help people with alcohol use problems who also have liver disease by finding effective treatments in liver clinics, making sure patients feel comfortable and supported.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorYALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10928796 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates how to effectively integrate treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) into hepatology clinics, where patients with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) are treated. It aims to identify the best methods for delivering behavioral therapies and medications to patients suffering from both AUD and ALD, addressing barriers such as stigma and lack of familiarity among clinicians. By focusing on the perspectives of patients, the research seeks to improve treatment uptake and outcomes for this vulnerable population.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with both alcohol use disorder and alcohol-associated liver disease.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have alcohol use disorder or alcohol-associated liver disease may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for patients with alcohol use disorder and liver disease.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated treatment approaches can be effective, but this specific model is relatively novel and untested.

Where this research is happening

NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Alcoholic Liver Diseases

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