CBI + Text Messaging for Reducing Alcohol Use Post-Bariatric Surgery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new approach to help bariatric surgery patients reduce alcohol use. It includes two online sessions and several months of personalized text messages. The goal is to motivate patients to change their drinking habits through supportive conversations and regular check-ins.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals who had bariatric surgery 3-6 months ago and haven't drunk alcohol since the surgery. It aims to help them avoid developing an alcohol use disorder, which can be a risk after such procedures due to changes in how their bodies handle alcohol.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention Development
Patient interviews to identify preferences for intervention content and treatment delivery, followed by an open trial of the intervention with 10 patients
Treatment
Participants receive a two-session computerized brief intervention (CBI) followed by six months of personalized text messaging
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- CBI and Text messaging
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Henry Ford Health System
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator