Internet-based vs Face-to-face Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

310 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-12-01

Study Completion Date

2020-03-30

Brief Summary

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A brief treatment program (MI/CBT) via face-to-face or via internet is tested in association with an outpatient addictions clinic.

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Detailed Description

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A 5-module program based on motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is tested among help-seekers at one outpatient clinic within the Stockholm Center for Dependency Disorders: Riddargatan 1.The design is a two-armed randomized controlled non-inferiority study, and outcomes are measured in terms of changes in alcohol consumption, problematic alcohol use, alcohol dependence alcohol use disorder, anxiety, as well as depression and quality of life. 600 participants are recruited online from the clinic's website. Consenting participants will complete baseline questionnaires online and participate in face-to-face assessment by a physician at the clinic. Eligible individuals will then be randomized into one of two groups: 1.Internet-based treatment program with online counselor support. 2. Face-to-face treatment with 5 individual counselor sessions at the clinic. Follow-up will be conducted online after 3, 6, 12 and 24 months in both groups.

Conditions

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Alcohol Abuse Alcohol Dependence Harmful Alcohol Use Alcohol Use Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Internet-based treatment

"Guide to better alcohol habits online". An Internet-based treatment program with online counselor support.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Guide to better alcohol habits

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 5-module therapeutic program wich includes self-help material in printed or web-based form with interactive exercises. The program includes instructions for the therapist.

Face-to-face treatment

"Guide to better alcohol habits F2F": Face-to-face treatment with 5 individual counselor sessions at the clinic.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Guide to better alcohol habits

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 5-module therapeutic program wich includes self-help material in printed or web-based form with interactive exercises. The program includes instructions for the therapist.

Interventions

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Guide to better alcohol habits

A 5-module therapeutic program wich includes self-help material in printed or web-based form with interactive exercises. The program includes instructions for the therapist.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Behavioral Self-Control Training eChange

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* AUDIT-score ≥16 points and/or fulfilling at least 3 criteria of alcohol dependence (ICD-10)

Exclusion Criteria

* Risk of severe withdrawal symptoms.
* Risk of suicide.
* Other psychiatric diagnosis that requires current treatment.
* Need for medication for alcohol dependence.
* Inadequate Swedish language skills.
* No Internet access

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No