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NCT01659957 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Couples Therapy for Alcoholic Patients
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Harvard University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 285
- Enrollment target
NCT01659957: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Harvard University.
NCT01659957 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Harvard University. The registered enrollment target is 285 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (114% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01659957, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Harvard University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 285 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
In treating alcoholism, many studies show Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) is more effective than typical counseling, but BCT is not widely used because standard BCT delivered one couple at a time is costly to deliver and does not fit with the primary group therapy focus of most community clinics. The proposed study will test with married or cohabiting alcoholic patients whether a group format for BCT will produce similar positive outcomes as standard BCT, and deliver these results at a lower cost. If outcomes are favorable, this could prompt clinics to start using group BCT and improve outcomes for alcoholic patients and their families.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Group Couples Counseling
- BEHAVIORAL One-on-One Couples Counseling
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 285 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-11 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT01659957 record still lists
NCT01659957 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 285 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (114% higher).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Group Couples Counseling is the first listed.
NCT01659957 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01659957 about?
NCT01659957 is a clinical study titled "Couples Therapy for Alcoholic Patients". In treating alcoholism, many studies show Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) is more effective than typical counseling, but BCT is not widely used because standard BCT delivered one couple at a time is costly to deliver and does not fit with the primary group therapy focus of most community clinics. T...
What is the current status of trial NCT01659957?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 285 participants. The study started on 2010-11. Estimated completion is 2014-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01659957?
The interventions under investigation include: Group Couples Counseling (BEHAVIORAL), One-on-One Couples Counseling (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01659957?
This trial is sponsored by Harvard University, which has 37 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01659957's enrollment target sits among peer trials
285 192nd of 2000 higher than 1,806 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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