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Scarcity Narrative for Alcoholism (RP1B Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Stephen M LaConte, PhD

Research Sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

21 years of age or older

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at the first session (s1; baseline measures) and session 2 (s2; occurs approximately 2-3 days after s1)

Awards & highlights

RP1B Trial Summary

This trial aims to investigate how economic scarcity impacts alcohol use disorder. Previous studies have shown that scarcity, which refers to a lack of money and resources, can lead to neglecting the future and higher rates

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 21 who drink heavily (AUDIT>15) and want to reduce their drinking but aren't planning on getting treatment during the study. They must also prefer a type of alcohol that fits the study's testing.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial tests how 'scarcity narrative' versus 'neutral narrative' affects attention, cognitive function, and desire for alcohol in heavy drinkers. It looks at whether making people focus on immediate needs changes how they value and crave alcohol.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort when discussing personal financial scarcity or alcohol use.

RP1B Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 21 years old or older.

RP1B Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at the first session (s1; baseline measures) and session 2 (s2; occurs approximately 2-3 days after s1)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at the first session (s1; baseline measures) and session 2 (s2; occurs approximately 2-3 days after s1)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at the first session (s1; baseline measures) and session 2 (s2; occurs approximately 2-3 days after s1) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Ethanol

Change in Delay Discounting

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Positive and Negative Affect Schedule

Change in Stress Appraisal Measure

RP1B Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Scarcity NarrativeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants assigned to the scarcity group will be asked to listen and consider a hypothetical narrative about a sudden loss of resources.

Group II: Neutral NarrativePlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants assigned to the neutral group will be asked to listen and consider a hypothetical narrative about a neutral change in resources.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Scarcity Narrative

2018

N/A

~80

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH

801 Previous Clinical Trials

1,365,285 Total Patients Enrolled

423 Trials studying Alcoholism

985,596 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

University of KentuckyOTHER

186 Previous Clinical Trials

226,572 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Alcoholism

160 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityLead Sponsor

142 Previous Clinical Trials

27,645 Total Patients Enrolled

6 Trials studying Alcoholism

1,108 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any opportunities for eligible individuals to participate in this ongoing research study?

"As stated on clinicaltrials.gov, this specific medical trial is not currently accepting new participants. It was initially posted on September 21st, 2023 and last updated on January 11th, 2024. However, it's worth noting that there are presently a total of 377 other active clinical trials actively enrolling patients at the moment."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Decreasing the Temporal Window in Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder

2023. "Decreasing the Temporal Window in Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04128761.

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