The importance of one initial month of abstinence in the treatment of alcohol dependence with a goal of controlled drinking: effects on alcohol consumption and health at short- and long-term follow-up

The importance of one initial month of abstinence in the treatment of alcohol dependence with a goal of controlled drinking: effects on alcohol consumption and health at short and long term follow-up

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14315625

Enrollment

200

Registered

2023-06-27

Start date

2023-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-05

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Conditions

Alcohol dependence Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of alcohol

Interventions

All study participants have a treatment goal of controlled drinking. They are offered the same treatment options: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) combined with pharmacological treatment. In additi

allocation 1:1. Randomisation is performed for each inclusion, where the study participant is given a study ID which conforms to the number of inclusion. The allocation is unknown to the study coordin

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Alcohol dependence according to ICD-10 criteria 2. Male and female >18 years of age 3. Housing in Stockholm county

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe mental illness 2. Abuse or dependence of other substances apart from alcohol and/or nicotine 3. Severe somatic illness 4. Non-Swedish speaking

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Alcohol consumption measured by the Timeline Follow Back method, where drinks per week can be calculated, at baseline, 1, 6 and 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Heavy drinking days measured by the Timeline Follow Back method, where the number of days per week with heavy drinking, defined as 5 or more Swedish standard drinks for men and 4 or more for women can be calculated, at baseline, 1, 6 and 12 months	—

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026