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
Active Locations (1)
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UVM Health Behavior Research Center
Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05403