Project Motion, A Study of Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Heavy or Problematic Drinking

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol Abuse

In brief

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the critical components of motivational interviewing (MI), a psychotherapeutic intervention, in reducing heavy or problematic drinking. The study will disaggregate MI into its component parts and test full MI compared to MI without its directive strategies. This study will test whether the directive elements of MI are critical or whether MI effects may be attributable solely to its Rogerian, non-directive components. For more information, go to www.projectmotion.org

Key facts

Study ID: NCT00665249
Run by: Northwell Health
People needed: 89
Starts: 2008-04-01
Expected to finish: 2009-07-01
Last updated by the study team: 2015-04-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

age 18-65
primary current diagnosis of alcohol use disorder
have an average weekly consumption of >24 standard drinks (A standard drink is defined as 1.5 oz of 80 proof distilled spirits, a 5 oz. glass of wine, or a 12 oz. beer. These are all estimated to have about 0.5 oz or 9 grams of pure ethanol.)
able to read English at the eighth grade or higher level and show no evidence of significant cognitive impairment
are willing to reduce drinking to non-hazardous levels
are willing to provide signed informed consent to participate
agree not to seek additional substance abuse treatment during study period

You may not qualify if…

have significant current substance use or substance dependence (with the exception of marijuana, nicotine and caffeine),defined as, any substance use (with the exception of marijuana, nicotine and caffeine) greater than weekly use in the past month
have a serious psychiatric illness (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, etc.) or substantial suicide or violence risk
having clinically severe alcoholism as evidenced by a history of significant medical problems associated with drinking, a history of seizures or severe withdrawal symptoms, or more than one inpatient treatment episode for drinking
legally mandated to receive substance abuse treatment
sufficiently socially unstable as to preclude completion of study requirements (e.g., homeless)
state desire to pursue a goal of lifetime abstinence
report current participation in or report an intent to participate in an additional substance abuse treatment method during the course of the study
stated desire or intent to become pregnant or stated inconsistent use of birth control while sexually active

Where it is running

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., Columbia Addiction Services and Psychotherapy Intervention Research — New York, New York, United States

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