Deposit Contracts to Increase Accessibility of a Contingency Management Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking

Description

This study will examine the effects of an incentive-based intervention (for reducing alcohol use) that would be sustainable, easily accessible intervention using remote alcohol monitoring and deposit contracts, targeting individuals who would not be reached by more traditional forms of treatment due to barriers such as time constraints, attitudes, and stigma.

Conditions

Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Intervention, Transdermal Alcohol Monitoring, Contingency Management, Deposit Contract

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study will examine the effects of an incentive-based intervention (for reducing alcohol use) that would be sustainable, easily accessible intervention using remote alcohol monitoring and deposit contracts, targeting individuals who would not be reached by more traditional forms of treatment due to barriers such as time constraints, attitudes, and stigma.

Piloting Deposit Contracts to Increase Accessibility of a Contingency Management Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking

Deposit Contracts to Increase Accessibility of a Contingency Management Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking

Condition
Alcohol Abuse
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Denton

University Of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States, 76210

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * at least 21 years of age
  • * report \> 8 heavy drinking episodes during the last 28 days
  • * want to reduce their alcohol use
  • * are willing to wear a transdermal alcohol monitor
  • * own a smartphone
  • * are willing and able to deposit $200

Ages Eligible for Study

21 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of North Texas, Denton, TX,

Study Record Dates

2024-07-01