Music vs Relaxation Training in Craving Reduction in Alcohol Dependence Syndrome
Comparison Between the Use of Music and Relaxation Training on Craving Alcohol in Patients With Alcohol Dependence Syndrome: A Pilot Study
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interventional
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Brief Summary
The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Music and Progressive Muscle Relaxation as interventions to reduce craving, increase coping, and understand the subjective experience of the interventions with patients diagnosed with Mental and Behavioral Disorders due to Alcohol, Dependence Syndrome, over a 5 day period.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Sep 2019
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 15, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 30, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2020
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 15, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 17, 2020
CompletedApril 22, 2020
April 1, 2020
5 months
April 15, 2020
April 21, 2020
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Craving
The level of craving for alcohol experienced by the patient, as measured through Alcohol Urge Questionnaire.
5 days
Coping
The patient's perceived ability to cope with their craving for alcohol, as assessed through a visual analogue scale for coping
5 days
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Single Question Exit Interview
5 days
Study Arms (2)
Music
EXPERIMENTALMusic was Indian Classical Flute music, 23 minutes long. It was played on a speaker at equal volume to ensure uniformity.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
EXPERIMENTALProgressive Muscle Relaxation was recorded for uniformity of delivery, and was 22 minutes in length. It was played on a speaker at equal volume to ensure uniformity.
Interventions
Raga Ahir Bhairav and Bhairavi were used, played primarily on flute, without lyrics.
The instructions were recorded in both English and the local language, Kannada
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosed with Mental and Behavioral Disorders due to Use of Alcohol, Dependence Syndrome
- Abstinent for at least 1 week
You may not qualify if:
- Any other known psychiatric/physical condition
- Risk of Suicide or Relapse
- Less than 75% compliance
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
KMC Mangalore
Mangalore, Karnataka, 575001, India
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Keshava Pai Pai, MD
KMC Mangalore
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Student, MSc Clinical Psychology
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 15, 2020
First Posted
April 17, 2020
Study Start
September 15, 2019
Primary Completion
January 30, 2020
Study Completion
April 1, 2020
Last Updated
April 22, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
IPD will not be shared due to confidentiality agreement.