Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcoholism

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of Minnesota

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up eight-months following treatment (four-month assessment is primary)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if a cognitive-behavioral treatment for alcohol use disorder that is delivered by computer is effective. The treatment has been shown to work when delivered by a therapist, and if the computer-delivered version is effective, it would be much more accessible to people with this disorder.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with anxiety disorders like panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or social anxiety disorder who are also seeking treatment for alcohol use. Participants must be able to read English at an eighth-grade level and be in a residential addiction program with enough time to complete the study.

What is being tested?

The trial tests if cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered via computer can help people with both an anxiety disorder and alcohol use issues. It compares the effectiveness of this method against Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT).

What are the potential side effects?

Since CBT and PMRT are non-invasive therapies focusing on behavior modification and relaxation techniques, they typically do not have physical side effects but may cause temporary emotional discomfort.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ eight-months following treatment (four-month assessment is primary)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~eight-months following treatment (four-month assessment is primary)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and eight-months following treatment (four-month assessment is primary) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Days to first use

Percent heavy ("binge") days drinking

Secondary study objectives

Any use of alcohol

Days to first 3 consecutive days of drinking

Days to first binge

+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Experimental: Computer-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy hybrid for comorbidityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Four, approximately 60 minute each, computerized therapy sessions delivered on an interactive computerized platform. All participants are undergoing a standard 28 day residential alcohol treatment program.

Group II: Treatment as Usual (TAU)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants are undergoing a standard 28 day residential alcohol treatment program. No study intervention.

Group III: Control: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT)Active Control1 Intervention

Four, one-hour computerized segments delivered on an interactive computerized platform teaching Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT). All participants are undergoing a standard 28 day residential alcohol treatment program.

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