The pilot randomized controlled trial of the Japanese Matrix Program for alcohol dependence syndrome

The pilot randomized controlled trial of the Japanese Matrix Program for alcohol dependence syndrome - The pilot randomized controlled trial of the Japanese Matrix Program for alcohol dependence syndrome (J-MAT study)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000006280

Enrollment

Registered

2011-09-03

Start date

2011-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Alcohol dependence syndrome

Interventions

The Japanese Matrix Program, which is the cognitive-behavioral (relapse prevention model) substance abuse treatment program is conducted for 3 months. The standard educational treatment program is con

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Alcohol dependent patients who are under inpatient treatment in Tokyo Metropolitan Matsuzawa Hospital and whose medical condition is stable enough to answer the questionnaires.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who are considered inadequate for the participation by a doctor.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Abstinence rate	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Drop-out rate, self-efficacy on abstinence, cognition on drinking, coping skills	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTakayuki Harada

Mejiro University Faculty of Human Science

t.harada@mejiro.ac.jp03-5996-3136

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026