Motivational Incentives for Alcohol Abstinence in American Indian and Native Alaskan Adults

Washington State University400 enrolled

Overview

This study examines the impact of a culturally tailored version of contingency management treatment on alcohol in 400 alcohol dependent American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Participants will be recruited from addiction treatment agencies and throughout the community. Those who complete a 4 week induction period will be randomized to receive 12 weeks of contingency management or a non-contingent control condition. Individuals will then be followed for an additional 3-months to assess the long term efficacy of the treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

400

Conditions

Alcohol Abuse

Interventions

Contingency ManagementBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Self reported American Indian/Alaskan Native * Current alcohol dependence * 5 or more standard drink on 1 or more occasions in the last 30 days * Ability to read and speak English * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Illicit drug use greater than alcohol use in the last 90 days * A risk of dangerous alcohol withdrawal * Any medical or psychiatric condition, such as organic brain disorder, dementia, or psychotic disorder

Locations (1)

Contact PI

Pullman, Washington, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in alcohol use as assessed by ethyl glucuronide detection in urine

Time frame: Twice weekly for twelve weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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