Health Condition 1: null- Patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Integrated Intervention Program for Alcoholism (IIPA): IIPA consisted of 18 sessions of cognitive remediation and Tai Chi & Qigong exercises: One group was intervention group which rece
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Indian Council of Medical Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Alcohol dependence as per ICD-10 Research Diagnostic Criteria. Having one or more first degree relatives with history of alcohol dependence syndrome. Early onset of alcohol dependence (onset and dependence of alcohol in or less than 25 years of age). Currently receiving inpatient treatment for alcohol dependence Age between 18 to 45 years Male only Right handedness Minimum education of 8th standard. English, Hindi or Kannada speaking
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of substance dependence other than tobacco. Keeping in mind the ubiquitousness of tobacco use in the population, tobacco abuse was not an exclusion criteria. Any other major psychiatric disorder, except externalizing spectrum disorders. This is because of the etiological factor and high co-morbidity with early onset alcohol dependence. Co-morbid major medical or neurological disorders. ï?? Score on Hindi Mental State Examination (HMSE) less than 25. Family history of psychiatric disorder (other than alcohol dependence) in first degree relatives. Mental retardation based on clinical evaluation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Findings from this study demonstrated the effectiveness of IIPA in improving executive functions, affect regulation and quality of life in persons with early onset alcohol dependence. The durability of these improvements following the IIPA has also been demonstrated in follow-up.Timepoint: Pre-assessment (Baseline assessment) and after intervention Post assessment and Follow-up at 6 weeks and 6 months after post assessment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Developing an Integrated Intervention ModuleTimepoint: Pre assessment (Baseline assessment) and after intervention Post assessment and follow up at 6 weeks and 6 months after post assessment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRajesh Kumar
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS)
Outcome results
None listed