RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05153811

The Less is More Study

Novel Extensions of Alcohol Contingency Management in People Living With HIV


Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Jun 10, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In this project, the investigators will implement innovations to extend use of Contingency Management (CM) to facilitate alcohol use reduction among people living with HIV (PLWH). The investigators' approach to extending CM will use mobile health (mHealth) tools including a smartphone breathalyzer device with accompanying app and a wrist worn alcohol biosensor. Participants will be engaged in mobile facilitated CM for 30-60 days with follow-up out to 6 months.


Eligibility

Min Age: 35 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study, called "The Less is More Study," is testing a smartphone-based intervention to help HIV-positive people who drink alcohol frequently to reduce their alcohol use. Participants will use apps, a breathalyzer device, and a wrist sensor to monitor and reduce drinking over time. **You may be eligible if...** - You are HIV-positive - You have been drinking alcohol frequently in the past 30 days - You are fluent in English - You are willing to try to reduce or stop drinking - You are comfortable using smartphone apps and wearable devices **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a psychiatric condition that would prevent you from participating - You are currently going through alcohol withdrawal (or have a history of medically supervised detox) - You are currently pregnant, nursing, or not using reliable contraception - You are seeking or recently received intensive inpatient treatment for addiction - You have psychosis or another severe psychiatric condition Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCounseling

Brief counseling including personalized feedback on breath alcohol concentration, cognitive task performance and physical functioning

BEHAVIORALmHealth

Participants will engage with an application designed to gamify drinking reduction.

BEHAVIORALCounseling

Brief counseling including personalized feedback on breath alcohol concentration, cognitive task performance and physical functioning.


Locations(2)

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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