Actively Recruiting
The Less is More Study
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2025-07-31
120
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
220 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Miami
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
In this project, the investigators will implement innovations to extend use of Contingency Management (CM) to facilitate alcohol use reduction among people living with HIV (PLWH). The investigators' approach to extending CM will use mobile health (mHealth) tools including a smartphone breathalyzer device with accompanying app and a wrist worn alcohol biosensor. Participants will be engaged in mobile facilitated CM for 30-60 days with follow-up out to 6 months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Less is More Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Frequent alcohol use in the past 30 days based on Timeline Followback responses
- HIV positive
- Fluent in English
- Willing to attempt alcohol abstinence for at least 30 days and reduce alcohol use afterward
- Willing to use smartphone apps and biosensor devices for alcohol reduction; study will provide smartphone if needed
You will not qualify if you...
- Psychiatric conditions interfering with study participation
- Current alcohol withdrawal indicated by CIWA score 8 or higher or history of medically assisted detoxification
- Two positive breath alcohol readings (> 0.00%) at in-person screening
- Current or past 12-month inpatient or intensive treatment for addictive behaviors
- Psychosis or severe psychiatric disability
- Pregnancy, nursing, or unreliable birth control in women not yet menopausal
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 33146
Actively Recruiting
2
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Emmely Pavila
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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