Status:
COMPLETED
Project Motion, A Study of Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Heavy or Problematic Drinking
Lead Sponsor:
Northwell Health
Conditions:
Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol Abuse
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the critical components of motivational interviewing (MI), a psychotherapeutic intervention, in reducing heavy or problematic drinking. The study will...
Detailed Description
Motivational interviewing (MI) has been demonstrated to be an effective intervention for alcohol use disorders (AUD). The consistency, magnitude, and durability of its effects suggest powerful mechani...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 18-65
- primary current diagnosis of alcohol use disorder
- have an average weekly consumption of \>24 standard drinks (A standard drink is defined as 1.5 oz of 80 proof distilled spirits, a 5 oz. glass of wine, or a 12 oz. beer. These are all estimated to have about 0.5 oz or 9 grams of pure ethanol.)
- able to read English at the eighth grade or higher level and show no evidence of significant cognitive impairment
- are willing to reduce drinking to non-hazardous levels
- are willing to provide signed informed consent to participate
- agree not to seek additional substance abuse treatment during study period
Exclusion
- have significant current substance use or substance dependence (with the exception of marijuana, nicotine and caffeine),defined as, any substance use (with the exception of marijuana, nicotine and caffeine) greater than weekly use in the past month
- have a serious psychiatric illness (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, etc.) or substantial suicide or violence risk
- having clinically severe alcoholism as evidenced by a history of significant medical problems associated with drinking, a history of seizures or severe withdrawal symptoms, or more than one inpatient treatment episode for drinking
- legally mandated to receive substance abuse treatment
- sufficiently socially unstable as to preclude completion of study requirements (e.g., homeless)
- state desire to pursue a goal of lifetime abstinence
- report current participation in or report an intent to participate in an additional substance abuse treatment method during the course of the study
- stated desire or intent to become pregnant or stated inconsistent use of birth control while sexually active
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
89 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00665249
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
April 28 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., Columbia Addiction Services and Psychotherapy Intervention Research
New York, New York, United States, 10019