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Co-occurence of Mental Illness and Problematic Alcohol Use: an Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy Intervention
Led by Linkoeping University · Updated on 2025-02-24
240
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) to treat adults with co-occurring problematic alcohol use and mild to moderate symptoms of mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, stress, or sleep disturbances. The study aims to find out if the ICBT program can reduce self-reported mental health suffering and alcohol intake compared to a control group receiving weekly attention from the research team. Participants will receive either 10 weeks of individually tailored, therapist-supported ICBT modules delivered on their computer or be placed in a wait-list control group that receives weekly attention but no immediate treatment. After the initial 10 weeks and post-treatment assessments, the control group will also have the opportunity to complete the same ICBT program. Therapists provide both scheduled weekly and on-demand support during weekdays. During the study, participants will complete forms rating their mental health and alcohol use at the start, weekly during treatment, at the end of treatment, and at 6 and 12 months follow-up via online surveys. Researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms using the DASS-21 scale and track alcohol intake through self-reports. Additional assessments will include insomnia symptoms, disability, craving, and other mental health and alcohol-related measures. The total study duration includes treatment and follow-up over 12 months after treatment ends.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Co-occurence of Mental Illness and Problematic Alcohol Use: an Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy Intervention
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- AUDIT score of 6 or higher for women, 8 or higher for men
- Symptoms of depression, anxiety disorder, or stress-related illness
- Ability to speak, read, and write Swedish adequately
- Access to the internet and a smartphone, computer, or other device
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently receiving psychological treatment
- Currently using medication for alcohol use disorder
- Recent changes in psychiatric medication within the past three months or planned changes during treatment
- Severe psychiatric disorders based on MINI interview and medical history
- Severe medical conditions that could affect participation
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Current suicidality
- Severe alcohol addiction requiring specialized treatment
- Risk of severe alcohol withdrawal needing medical treatment unless completed withdrawal treatment
- Substance use disorder other than alcohol or nicotine within the past six months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote) to assess eligibility criteria
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants undergo 10 weeks of therapist-supported, individually tailored, internet-based cognitive behavior therapy targeting harmful alcohol use and co-occurring psychological symptoms.
Weekly online sessions with therapist support and on-demand assistance
Duration - 12 months
Participants are monitored for 12 months after the end of treatment to assess changes in alcohol use and psychological symptoms.
Follow-up assessments at 3 months (end of treatment), 6 months, and 12 months after treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Linköping University
Linköping, Sweden, 58183
Actively Recruiting
2
Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University
Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden, 58183
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
G
Gerhard Andersson, Professor
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Åsa Steensland, PhD student
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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