Status:

COMPLETED

Using Telephone Technology to Prevent Relapse After Alcoholism Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

University of Vermont

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Conditions:

Alcoholism

Eligibility:

All Genders

19+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a telephone based self-help program will prevent relapse among individuals undergoing standard substance abuse treatment.

Detailed Description

Relapse rates in the first few months following substance abuse treatment are as high as 50%, in spite of the immediate effectiveness of treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Continui...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets current DSM-IV criteria for alcohol dependence
  • Active drinking during the three months prior to entry into treatment
  • Minimum age of 19
  • Minimum sixth grade reading level.

Exclusion

  • Meets criteria for a current psychotic illness
  • Imminent plans to move or be incarcerated
  • Presence of such severe hearing, visual, or cognitive deficit(s) that participation in CBT or use of an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system are not possible
  • Inability to identify at least one "locator" person to assist in tracking for follow-up assessments
  • Does not have telephone service within the home
  • Incarceration while in active protocol in the study
  • Attendance of less than 8 of 12 CBT sessions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

158 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00132795

Start Date

May 1 2005

End Date

July 1 2010

Last Update

June 21 2012

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UVM Health Behavior Research Center

Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05403

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