Neuroscience, psychiatry Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Social Behaviour Network Therapy (SBNT)
Sponsors
Medical Research Council (MRC) (UK)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) diagnosis of alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Less than 16 years old 2. Abstinence from drinking during 3 months prior to screening 3. Currently receiving another form of alcohol treatment; 4. Intending to seek another form of alcohol treatment within 3 months 5. Other drug use the main problem area 6. Recommended by their clinician for treatment for their other drug use 7. Unable to provide a trace contact 8. Has an uncontrolled mental illness preventing treatment compliance 9. Has a severe language or cognitive problem 10. Has previously been entered into UKATT 11. Is a significant other or network member of an existing UKATT client; 12. Will definitely be moving to another area within 15 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Categorical outcome of treatment plus continuous change in levels of: 1. Alcohol consumption 2. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) 3. Alcohol dependence 4. Alcohol-related problems | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed