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Motivational and Cognitive-Behavioral Management for Alcohol and Pain Intervention (MCBMAP) for Alcohol Use Disorder

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
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Effectiveness
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Safety
Charles River Campus, Boston University, Psychology Department- remote study, Boston, MAAlcohol Use Disorder+4 MoreMCBMAP - Behavioral
Eligibility
18+
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial compares a remote Motivational & Cognitive Behavioral Intervention to a Brief Advice & Information Control to help HIV patients manage their alcohol use & chronic pain.

Eligible Conditions
  • Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Problem Drinking

Treatment Effectiveness

Effectiveness Progress

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Study Objectives

23 Primary · 11 Secondary · Reporting Duration: baseline, 3 months, 6 months

3 months
Alcohol drinks per week at 3 months
Alcohol related consequences at 3 months
Chronic pain at 3 months
Assisted Reproductive Technologies
HIV symptoms at 3 months
Number of drinking days at 3 months
Number of heavy episodic drinking days the past month at 3 months
6 months
Alcohol drinks per week at 6 months
Alcohol related consequences at 6 months
Alcohol Use Disorder
Chronic pain at 6 months
Current anti-retroviral therapy (ART) at 6 months
HIV symptoms at 6 months
Number of alcoholic drinks consumed per week at 6 months
Number of drinking days at 6 months
Number of heavy episodic drinking days the past month at 6 months
Rating of pain interference at 6 months
Rating of pain severity and interference at 6 months
Rating of pain severity at 6 months
baseline
Alcohol drinks per week
Alcohol related consequences
Chronic pain
Current anti-retroviral therapy (ART)
HIV symptoms
Drunk driving
Number of heavy episodic drinking days the past month
Month 6
ART adherence
Anxiety symptoms
Depressive symptoms
Frequency of days using illicit drugs
Motivation to change alcohol drinking
Physical and mental functioning
Self-regulatory processes associated with behavior change
Substance involvement in the past 30 days

Trial Safety

Safety Progress

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Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Brief Advice and Information
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Motivational and Cognitive-Behavioral Management for Alcohol and Pain Interventi...
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Active Control

Experimental Treatment

385 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Motivational and Cognitive-Behavioral Management for Alcohol and Pain Intervention (MCBMAP) · No Placebo Group · N/A

Motivational and Cognitive-Behavioral Management for Alcohol and Pain Intervention (MCBMAP)
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: MCBMAP · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Brief Advice and Information
Other
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Brief Advice and Information · Intervention Types: Other

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: baseline, 3 months, 6 months

Who is running the clinical trial?

Boston UniversityLead Sponsor
425 Previous Clinical Trials
10,042,563 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
729 Previous Clinical Trials
1,337,927 Total Patients Enrolled
Tibor P Palfai, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorBoston Medical Center, Psychiatry; BU Psychological & Brain Sciences
1 Previous Clinical Trials
8 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18+ · All Participants · 6 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You have been experiencing moderate or severe chronic pain (rated 4 or higher on a pain scale) for at least 3 months.
You have a smartphone.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many individuals have chosen to partake in this scientific experiment?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial is currently seeking participants, as documented on clinicaltrials.gov. Initially posted on March 1st 2023 and last updated February 24th 2023, this medical study requires 385 enrollees from a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is enrollment for this research venture currently underway?

"Confirmed. Information on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that the recruitment process for this trial is active and ongoing, having been initiated on March 1st 2023 with a subsequent edit made February 24th of the same year. 385 participants are needed from one particular medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the ultimate objective of this investigation?

"The primary objective for this research, to be observed over a set timeline, is the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed per week. Secondary markers of success include depressive symptoms (assessed through PHQ-8), substance involvement in the past month (measured with NIDA's modified ASSIST procedure), and physical and mental functioning (utilizing RAND's 12-item Health Survey)." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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