Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcoholism
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Alcoholism?
Research shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-supported treatment for alcohol use disorders, with evidence suggesting it helps by improving coping skills. Studies have also explored delivering CBT through computer-based programs, which could make it more accessible and maintain its effectiveness.12345
Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) safe for treating alcohol use disorders?
How is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) different from other treatments for alcoholism?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for alcoholism is unique because it focuses on teaching new coping skills and strategies to change behavior, and it can be delivered in various formats, including computer-based and internet-based programs, making it more accessible to those who may not seek traditional therapy.12358
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this single-arm clinical trial is to better understand the ways in which individuals seeking treatment recover from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main aims are to:* To establish operational definitions of types of change in relation to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's (NIAAA) new definition of recovery, and to distinguish between treatment response, remission versus recovery, and relapse versus recurrence.* To describe patterns of recovery, including the frequency of within-person transitions between types of change in clinical course to better understand the dynamic nature of recovery.* To examine the predictive relationships between theoretically important cognitive, behavioral, and affective process variables and changes during recovery, with a focus on how people initiate versus maintain change.Participants will:* Receive 12 weeks of psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder* Complete brief assessments after each treatment session.* Complete brief assessments bi-weekly via phone for 1-year following treatment.* Complete in-person interviews at 3 or 6-month intervals post-treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals living close to the program site who have been diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and are able to give informed consent. They should not be legally required to attend treatment, must speak English well enough for consent procedures, and cannot have a current drug use diagnosis (except nicotine or marijuana), acute psychosis, or severe cognitive impairment.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 12 weeks of psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder
Follow-up
Participants complete brief assessments bi-weekly via phone for 1-year following treatment and in-person interviews at 3 or 6-month intervals post-treatment
Long-term Follow-up
Participants are monitored at 3 and 6-month intervals for up to 24-54 months post-treatment depending on enrollment date
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:
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- Chronic Pain Management
- Depression
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Chronic Pain Management
- Mental Health Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Chronic Pain Management
- Anxiety Disorders
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of South Florida
Lead Sponsor