Virtual Reward Program for Cutting Back on Heavy Drinking
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual program that rewards you for reducing heavy drinking. You'd use a phone app, check in via Zoom, and get a glimpse into your drinking patterns through a blood test. It might be a good fit if you want to cut back on heavy drinking without going to an in-person clinic.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had heavy drinking days (4 or more drinks for men, 3 or more for women) or at least 14 drinks over the last two weeks.
- You have been diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder (sometimes called alcoholism) by a doctor.
- You are 18 or older (if over 65, you'll need a quick check of your memory and thinking).
- You are not currently in treatment for alcohol use.
- You can take part in study visits from home using a computer or smartphone with Zoom.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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