Virtual Care Strategies for Alcoholism
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research study is to test new technology-driven programs to see if they might help people manage their health and health behaviors related to alcohol use and well-being. The programs focus on getting to know what's important to participants, reviewing or setting goals, and using different skills and behaviors to manage health. The study will help researchers learn about ways to deliver health information in a way that is useful and interesting.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the treatment generally safe for humans?
How is the Virtual Care Strategies for Alcoholism treatment different from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it combines Motivational Interviewing-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MI-CBT) with virtual care strategies like portal and telephone engagement, making it more accessible and potentially more effective in enhancing medication adherence and motivation for change compared to traditional face-to-face therapies.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment MI-CBT for alcoholism?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Erin Bonar
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals who have recently engaged in heavy alcohol use and have access to a phone and the internet. They must be able to understand and consent to participate. People are excluded if they don't speak English, can't consent, recently had alcohol use disorder treatment, might experience complex withdrawal symptoms, or are part of another related study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
First Stage Intervention
Participants engage in either Telephone or Portal Engagement
Second Stage Intervention
Participants receive either Telehealth MI-CBT program, Enhanced Engagement, or proceed directly to follow-up
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for treatment initiation, engagement, and alcohol consumption behaviors
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- MI-CBT
- Portal Engagement
- Telephone Engagement
MI-CBT is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Dependence
- Substance Abuse
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Mental Health Disorders
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator