Effect of an Internet-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed Skills Training for Adult Drinkers

Launched by CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Aug 8, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether an online program, based on a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), can help adults reduce their alcohol consumption and improve their emotional well-being. The study aims to see how effective and acceptable this internet-based skills training is for people who drink alcohol and are looking to make a change in their lives. Researchers will also gather feedback from participants to understand their experiences with the program.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be Hong Kong Chinese adults aged 18 and older, have a certain level of alcohol use as identified by a screening tool, and show signs of emotional distress like anxiety or depression. They should also want to stop drinking and have access to an electronic device for online sessions. However, individuals with serious mental health issues or those already involved in other alcohol-related programs cannot participate. If you join, you can expect to learn new skills to help manage your drinking and improve your emotional health through guided online sessions.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Hong Kong Chinese aged ≥18
• • Score ≥8 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
• • Indicate psychological distress as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21
• • Have an intention to stop drinking
• • Have an electronic device and are willing to receive interventions via the internet
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Experiencing psychotic disorders/cognitive impairment/communication problems
• • Participating in other alcohol abstinence/related psychosocial interventions