Alcohol treatment program with smartphone support
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a program to help people reduce their drinking through counseling and support, mostly using a smartphone app. It is designed for people living in Goa who have a drinking problem.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You scored 8 or more on an alcohol screening test (AUDIT).
- You have lived in Goa for at least the past year.
- You can understand Hindi, Konkani, Marathi, or English (reading may be needed for mild cases).
- If your drinking is hazardous (AUDIT 8–15), you need a personal smartphone with WhatsApp.
- If your drinking is severe (AUDIT 19+), you must agree to home visits and be eligible for detox at home.
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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