Alcohol use disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders Alcohol use disorder
Conditions
Interventions
The treatment as usual (TAU) programs involves a psychological treatment program – either ”Guide to better drinking habits” or ”Guide to Controlled drinking”, in combination with pharmacotherapy. Al
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 120 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Fulfill diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence according to ICD-10 2. 18 years of age or older
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe physical or mental disorder 2. Pregnancy 3. Currently undergoing other treatment for alcohol problems 4. Recent treatment for severe alcohol problems, e.g. alcohol withdrawal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of days with heavy drinking, defined as 4 or more standard drinks (12 grams/drink), during a 12-week intervention period is measured by the timeline follow back instrument (TLFB) and Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Weekly alcohol consumption is measured by TLFB, AUDIT and Phosphatidylethanol in blood (PEth)-values, at 3 and 6 month follow-up. 2. Number of days during the 12-week intervention with BAC-levels exceeding 60 mg per 100 ml. | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed