N/A
Completed N=262
Smartphone Based Continuing Care for Alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02681406 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
262
Serious AEs
13.0%
Results posted
Mar 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Time Line Follow Back, Percent Heavy Alcohol Use — 8.10; 9.97; 8.79; 5.49 percentage of days heavy drinking
Summary
Investigators will recruit 280 alcohol dependent patients in treatment programs in the Philadelphia area to test the efficacy and cost efficiency of a smartphone based application for treating alcohol addiction (ACHESS) with telephone monitoring and counseling (TMAC). Participation in the study lasts for 18 months with research visits at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, and 18 months. The intervention lasts 12 months.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Time Line Follow Back, Percent Heavy Alcohol Use |
8.10; 9.97; 8.79; 5.49 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- have a DSM-V diagnosis of current, moderate to severe alcohol use disorder
- have completed 3 weeks of IOP
- be 18-75 years of age
- be able to provide the name and verified telephone number of at least two contacts to help reach participants for follow up appointments
- functionally literate and have sufficient ability to read a smart phone
- be willing to be randomized as part of the clinical trial
Exclusion Criteria
- have a current psychotic disorder or dementia severe enough to prevent participation in treatment
- have an acute medical problem requiring immediate inpatient treatment
- are participating in other forms of treatment for substance abuse, besides IOP
- are unable to read/comprehend for informed consent
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02681406). 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.