Self-help Internet-based Relapse Prevention for Problematic Alcohol Use
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observational
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to observe and evaluate the use of a relapse prevention program over time among internet help-seekers. Participants are recruited via a nationally known portal for assisting anonymous individuals with changing their problematic alcohol use in a healthier direction (alkoholhjalpen.se). The intervention offered lasts 10 weeks and includes 7 relapse prevention modules, with a three-week pause between the 6th and 7th modules. Baseline data are collected regarding substance use and psychosocial health and follow-up takes place 10 weeks after recruitment. The study is observational.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Mar 2013
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 1, 2013
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 2, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 5, 2014
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2015
CompletedSeptember 1, 2015
August 1, 2015
2.1 years
November 2, 2014
August 31, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Timeline Follow Back (TLFB)
Quantity/frequency measure of alcohol consumption
10 weeks
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
3 consumption questions and 7 problem-related questions regarding alcohol consumption
10 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (6)
The Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT)
10 weeks
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
10 weeks
The Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RTCQ)
10 weeks
The Readiness Ruler
10 weeks
The World Health Quality of Life - shorter version (WHOQOL - BREF)
10 weeks
- +1 more secondary outcomes
Interventions
7 modules: 1. Making a decisional balance 2. Setting a goal for alcohol consumption 3. Learning self control skills 4. Identifying risk situations 5. Dealing with urges 6. Dealing with emotions and with social pressure 7. Developing a crisis plan
Eligibility Criteria
Internet help-seekers with problematic alcohol use.
You may qualify if:
- AUDIT \>5 points for women
- AUDIT \>7 points for men
You may not qualify if:
- AUDIT \<6 points for women
- AUDIT \<8 points for men
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Neuroscience
Stockholm, 17176, Sweden
Related Publications (1)
Sinadinovic K, Wennberg P, Johansson M, Berman AH. Targeting individuals with problematic alcohol use via Web-based cognitive-behavioral self-help modules, personalized screening feedback or assessment only: a randomized controlled trial. Eur Addict Res. 2014;20(6):305-18. doi: 10.1159/000362406. Epub 2014 Oct 4.
PMID: 25300885BACKGROUND
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Anne H Berman, PhD
Karolinska Institutet
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 2, 2014
First Posted
November 5, 2014
Study Start
March 1, 2013
Primary Completion
April 1, 2015
Study Completion
May 1, 2015
Last Updated
September 1, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-08