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CM Treatment for Alcohol Dependence Using New Technology
NCT02143037 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Contingency management (CM) is highly efficacious for reducing substance use, and recent data suggest that reinforcing attendance at treatment can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Importantly, CM interventions that reinforce attendance are more likely to be adopted clinically than those that reinforce abstinence. Having objective indicators of drinking outcomes, nevertheless, is critical for quantifying the benefits of attendance-based CM treatment in alcohol abusing populations. New technology is now available to gauge alcohol use in patients' natural environments. The Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAMx®) continuously monitors alcohol consumption 24 hours a day. As such, it may be ideal for objective evaluation of alcohol consumption during treatment intervention studies, including those that involve CM. In this study, 114 patients participating in community based outpatient treatment programs for alcohol use disorders will wear SCRAMx for a 12-week period. They will be randomized to standard care or standard care plus CM, with reinforcement contingent upon attendance at treatment. The investigators will assess treatment attendance and alcohol use via SCRAMx and self reports. The investigators expect that patients randomized to the CM intervention will remain in treatment longer and show reductions in both SCRAMx assessed and self reported drinking days relative to those randomized to standard care.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL usual care
- BEHAVIORAL prize contingency management for attending treatment
Study Locations (2)
Connecticut
- Regional Network of Programs, Inc. — Bridgeport
- Alcohol and Drug Recovery Centers, Inc. — Hartford
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 114 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02143037
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02143037 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 114 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is UConn Health, which has 176 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Alcohol Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which usual care is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02143037 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Connecticut. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02143037 about?
NCT02143037 is a clinical study titled "CM Treatment for Alcohol Dependence Using New Technology". Contingency management (CM) is highly efficacious for reducing substance use, and recent data suggest that reinforcing attendance at treatment can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Importantly, CM interventions that reinforce attendance are more likely to be adopted clinically than those tha...
What is the current status of trial NCT02143037?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 114 participants. The study started on 2013-05. Estimated completion is 2018-03.
What conditions does trial NCT02143037 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder, Contingency Management. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02143037?
The interventions under investigation include: usual care (BEHAVIORAL), prize contingency management for attending treatment (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02143037?
This trial is sponsored by UConn Health, which has 176 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02143037 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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