The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of a new monitored self-guided digital intervention based on an alcohol diary and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention. The participants will be adults with problematic alcohol use. An uncontrolled trial will explore participant's usability and treatment credibility ratings, behavioural engagement and preliminary effects on alcohol use.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
36
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Centrum för Psykiatriforskning
Stockholm, Sweden
Standardized drinks per week (based on Time Line Follow Back)
Changes in standardized drinks per week (using Time Line Follow Back)
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Heavy drinking days (based on Time Line Follow Back)
Changes in number of heavy drinking days (defined as ≥ 5 (men) or ≥ 4 (women) standardized drinks on a single day, using the Time Line Follow Back)
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Standardized drinks per week (based on Time Line Follow Back)
Changes in standardized drinks per week (using Time Line Follow Back)
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Heavy drinking days (based on Time Line Follow Back)
Changes in number of heavy drinking days (defined as ≥ 5 (men) or ≥ 4 (women) standardized drinks on a single day, using the Time Line Follow Back)
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Diagnostic criteria Alcohol Use Disorder
Using SCID-5
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Diagnostic criteria Alcohol Use Disorder
Using SCID-5
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
System Usability Scale
System Usability Scale (SUS), score range 0-100, higher is better.
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Credibility/Expectancy questionnaire
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Credibility/Expectancy questionnaire, score range 0-50, higher is better
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), score range 0-40, lower is better
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), score range 0-40, lower is better
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Scale
Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Scale (BBQ), score range 0-96, higher is better
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Scale
Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Scale (BBQ), score range 0-96, higher is better
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Penn Alcohol Craving Scale
Penn Alcohol Craving Scale (PACS), score range 0-30, lower is better
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Penn Alcohol Craving Scale
Penn Alcohol Craving Scale (PACS), score range 0-30, lower is better
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Patient Health Questionnaire 9
Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), score range 0-27, lower is better
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Patient Health Questionnaire 9
Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), score range 0-27, lower is better
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7), score range 0-21, lower is better
Time frame: 3 months after intervention
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7), score range 0-21, lower is better
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention