Contingency Management Using Deposit Contract to Reduce Drinking

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Conditions studied: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Intervention, Transdermal Alcohol Monitoring, Contingency Management, Deposit Contract

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05837611

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

People needed

0

Starts

2022-06-10

Expected to finish

2025-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-23

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• at least 21 years of age,
• report at least 1heavy drinking episode during the last 28 days;
• want to reduce their alcohol use;
• are willing to wear a transdermal alcohol monitor;
• own a smart phone and
• are willing and able to deposit $30, $60, or $100 of their choice.

You may not qualify if…

• substance use disorder (except alcohol, nicotine, and/or caffeine);
• significant alcohol withdrawal symptoms (score ≥ 10 on the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol) or currently in alcohol treatment;
• medical condition that would contraindicate participation (e.g., pregnancy, scheduled surgery);
• presence of a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) psychiatric disorder with symptoms of psychosis and/or delirium; or
• inability to comprehend informed consent or instructions.

Where it is running

• University Of North Texas — Denton, Texas, United States
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas, United States

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