N/A
Completed N=150
Facilitating Aftercare for Alcohol Detox Patients
Alcohol Abuse · alcohol dependence
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00513708 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
150
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2011
Primary outcomePrimary: Linkage to Alcohol Behavioral Therapy Counseling (i.e., "Aftercare") — 36; 36; 32 participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether peer visits (known as "12th Step Calls") and professional counselors (using "Motivational Enhancement Therapy") are effective helping alcoholics link to substance abuse treatment programs after being in the hospital for detox.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Linkage to Alcohol Behavioral Therapy Counseling (i.e., "Aftercare") |
36; 36; 32 | — |
| SECONDARY Relapse to Drinking |
23; 25; 20 | — |
| SECONDARY Completed Inpatient Treatment |
15; 21; 9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Male and female inpatients 18 years of age or older.
- Participants will have a current DSM-IV diagnosis of alcohol abuse or dependence.
- Able to understand/speak English
- Participants will have signed a witnessed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Cognitive impairment (e.g., mental retardation)
- Participants who meet current DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or dementia
- Participants who are homeless, without contact person
- Participants enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00513708). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.