Improving digital support for people with alcohol problems
Optimization of Guidance in a Digital Tool for Problematic Alcohol Use
This study tests different ways of giving support to adults with alcohol problems to see which method helps them cut back on drinking the most.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT05649982 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of different guidance methods on alcohol consumption among adults with problematic alcohol use. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups, receiving varying combinations of written guidance and a mid-treatment telephone interview alongside a digital intervention based on an alcohol diary and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. The main focus is to assess how these additional guidance methods affect alcohol consumption and the time clinicians spend providing support. The goal is to determine the most effective and resource-efficient approach to help individuals reduce their alcohol intake.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have problematic alcohol use as indicated by their AUDIT scores.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently receiving similar psychological treatment or have a high risk of suicide may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective digital intervention for reducing problematic alcohol use, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital interventions for alcohol use disorders, but this specific factorial approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. ≥ 18 years of age 2. Access to internet 3. ≥8 points for men and ≥6 points for women on Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Insufficient knowledge of the Swedish language 2. Difficulties reading or writing related to a digital intervention. 3. Other ongoing psychological treatment with a content similar to that in the current study (problematic alcohol use). 4. High suicide risk based on telephone assessment. 5. Other urgent need for more intensive psychiatric care, or addiction care services, based on telephone assessment.
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- Centre for Psychiatry Research — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Martin Kraepelien, PhD
- Email: martin.kraepelien@ki.se
- Phone: +46703017500
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.