Remote Alcohol Monitoring to Facilitate Abstinence From Alcohol: Exp 1

Last updated: November 10, 2025
Sponsor: Mikhail N Koffarnus
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Alcohol Dependence

Addictions

Substance Abuse

Treatment

Contingency management

Clinical Study ID

NCT03883126
54073
R01AA026605
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Directly reinforcing abstinence from alcohol with monetary incentives is an effective treatment for alcohol dependence, but barriers in obtaining frequent, verified biochemical measures of abstinence limit the dissemination of this treatment approach. The goal of this study is to use technological advancements to remotely, accurately, and securely monitor alcohol use with a newly developed smartphone app and breathalyzer. This treatment approach has the potential to facilitate the dissemination of an effective, evidence-based treatment for alcohol dependence to a broader population whose treatment needs are not currently being adequately met.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-5 criteria for alcohol use disorder

  • Average 3 or more heavy drinking days (≥5 drinks in one occasion for men, ≥4 forwomen) per week for the past month on the Timeline Follow-back.

  • Must endorse alcohol as their primary drug of use.

  • Express a desire to abstain from drinking.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Are currently enrolled in an alcohol treatment program (not including attendance atAlcoholics Anonymous or similar community support meetings).

  • Score 23 or greater on the Alcohol Withdrawal Symptom Checklist, a score indicatingthat medication would be likely required to manage alcohol detoxification.

  • Pregnant women, lactating women, or women who are planning to become pregnant in thenext 15 months.

Study Design

Total Participants: 211
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Contingency management
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 16, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Nationwide Online Enrollment from the Unversity of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky 40504
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Kentucky Turfland

    Lexington, Kentucky 40504
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Kentucky Turfland: In-person enrollment

    Lexington, Kentucky 40504
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Nationwide Online Enrollment from the Unversity of Kentucky

    Lexington 4297983, Kentucky 6254925 40504
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Kentucky Turfland: In-person enrollment

    Lexington 4297983, Kentucky 6254925 40504
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Carilion Clinic

    Roanoke, Virginia 24014
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Carilion Clinic: In person-enrollment

    Roanoke, Virginia 24014
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Carilion Clinic: In person-enrollment

    Roanoke 4782167, Virginia 6254928 24014
    United States

    Site Not Available

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