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IMMANENCE - Study of Motivational Interviews After Hospitalization to Maintain Abstinence for One Year Following Alcohol Withdrawal
Led by University Hospital, Montpellier · Updated on 2026-02-05
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of reinforced inpatient aftercare compared to usual care in adults with alcohol use disorders undergoing inpatient withdrawal. The study focuses on the first year following withdrawal, with the goal of increasing days of abstinence, reducing relapse rates, and improving motivation and coping related to alcohol abstinence. Motivational interviewing is a key method studied for its role in supporting sustained change during the high-risk post-withdrawal period. Participants are divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving usual care plus motivational interviews every 14 days for about 4 and a half months after hospital discharge, and a control group receiving usual care with monthly assessments only. The motivational interviews begin 1 to 4 days before discharge and aim to build trust, set personalized goals, and support participants in maintaining abstinence. Throughout the study, all participants undergo monthly assessments for one year to monitor abstinence, relapse, motivation, craving, anxiety, depression, and use of other substances. These evaluations occur at the start, 5 months, and 12 months after inclusion. The study measures the percentage of days abstinent over 12 months as the primary outcome, along with several secondary outcomes related to relapse and psychological factors. Participation lasts for one year with regular follow-up to track progress and safety.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Motivational Interviews Post Hospitalisation on Maintaining AbstiNence for 1 Year après le Sevrage en Alcool
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with alcohol use disorder based on at least 2 DSM-V criteria for at least 12 months
- Currently undergoing inpatient treatment for alcohol withdrawal
- Have a goal of complete abstinence from alcohol
- Have access to a means of communication such as a telephone
You will not qualify if you...
- Lack of understanding of written or spoken French
- Breach of hospital withdrawal contract or failure to comply with addictology service rules
- Discharge against medical advice or eviction during withdrawal hospitalization
- Cognitive problems affecting understanding of study and follow-up
- Serious decompensated medical conditions
- Not covered by a national health insurance scheme
- Under legal protection such as guardianship or curatorship
- Not having signed informed consent to participate
- Participation in another clinical trial at the same time
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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)
Duration - Approximately 4 and a half months
Participants in the experimental group receive motivational interviews starting 1 to 4 days before hospital discharge, followed by interviews every 2 weeks for approximately 4 and a half months to support and maintain abstinence.
1 initial visit and 10 follow-up visits every 2 weeks
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants have monthly assessments to collect study data, monitoring abstinence and other related outcomes for 1 year following hospitalization.
Monthly visits for up to 12 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Thomas RISDORFER DE ISSDENTZI
Montpellier, France, 3400
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Research Team
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Thomas RISDORFER DE ISSDENTZI
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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