Computer-based therapy for anxiety and alcohol use disorders

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed for individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who also suffer from anxiety disorders. The study will conduct a randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes between patients receiving standard AUD treatment and those receiving the specialized computer-delivered CBT. The goal is to determine if this innovative approach can improve treatment outcomes for patients with co-occurring conditions, thereby increasing accessibility to effective therapy. If successful, this program could provide a scalable and cost-effective solution for many individuals in need of treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* current (past 30 days) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV) diagnosis of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (PD/Ag), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or social anxiety disorder (SAD)
* receiving treatment primarily for alcohol (vs. drug) dependence
* ability to provide informed consent
* a minimum of an eighth grade English reading level
* status as a residential patient in the Lodging Plus (LP) addiction treatment program
* sufficient time left in their residential LP care to complete the study protocol through the post-treatment assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

* cognitive or medical impairments that prohibit study participation as determined by study PI
* serious suicide risk determined by study PI
* court-ordered treatment. (The exclusion is based on its classification as a "vulnerable" population.)
* Self-reported past participation in a Kushner intervention study while in Lodging Plus

Where it's running

• Lodging Plus Program, Fairview Hospital
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lilly Hartnett
• Email: anxietystudy@umn.edu
• Phone: 612-625-7546

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.