Motivational interviews to help maintain abstinence after alcohol withdrawal
Official title: IMMANENCE - Intérêt d'un Suivi Sous Forme d'Entretiens Motivationnels spécifiques Post Hospitalisation Sur le Maintien de l'AbstiNENCE Durant l'année Suivant le Sevrage en Alcool
Run by University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT06618755 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using motivational interviews as extra support can help adults who have just gone through alcohol withdrawal stay sober longer compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 104 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montpellier) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 18, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 13, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 13, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06618755 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults with alcohol use disorders who are undergoing inpatient withdrawal and aim for complete abstinence.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not understand French or have serious cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical study evaluates the effectiveness of reinforced inpatient aftercare, specifically motivational interviewing, compared to usual care for adults with alcohol use disorders following hospital withdrawal. The focus is on increasing the percentage of days of abstinence and reducing relapse rates during the first year post-withdrawal. Participants will receive regular assessments to monitor their abstinence and motivation levels. The study aims to address the high risk of relapse during the consolidation phase after withdrawal, utilizing motivational interviewing as a supportive tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve long-term abstinence rates for individuals recovering from alcohol use disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that motivational interviewing can be effective in supporting behavior change, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * With alcohol use disorders defined by at least 2 DSM-V criteria for at least 12 months). * Being treated for withdrawal in hospital. * With a goal of complete abstinence. * With a means of communication (telephone). Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of understanding (written and spoken) of the French language. * Breach of HC withdrawal contract, following failure to comply with the rules of the addictology service and somatic complications of addiction. * Eviction from the department, discharge against medical advice during hospitalisation for withdrawal. * Proven cognitive problems compromising understanding of the implications of the study and the proposed follow-up. proposed follow-up. * Serious decompensated somatic pathology. * Non-membership or non-beneficiaries of a national health insurance scheme. * Person protected by law, under guardianship or curatorship. * Not having signed free and informed consent to participate in the research. * Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial.
Where it's running
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Thomas RISDORFER DE ISSDENTZI
Montpellier, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thomas RISDORFER DE ISSDENTZI
- Email: t-risdorferdeissdentzi@chu-montpellier.fr
- Phone: 04 67 33 70 20
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.