The BREVALCO Study, Effect of an Interactive Computer Program to Prevent Alcohol Misuse

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a brief computer program to prevent alcohol misuse for patients consulting in an emergency department and screened for alcohol misuse.

Detailed Description
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Purpose: to evaluate the effect of a brief computer program to prevent alcohol misuse for patients consulting in an emergency department and screened for alcohol misuse. Design: A randomized controlled trial with patients blinded of study hypotheses. Randomization will be stratified on centers and the sex Interventions: Patients randomized in the experimental group will participate in an interactive computer program with video, questionnaires and information related to alcohol misuse. They will also be contacted by phone at 1 month and 3 months to reinforce the effect of the intervention. Patients randomized in the control group will participate in an interactive computer program with questionnaires and information related to healthy diet. They will also be contacted by phone at 1 month and 3 months to reinforce the effect of the intervention. Participants: all patients consulting in an emergency department will be screened regarding their alcohol consumption and misuse. All patients screened as having alcohol misuse will be invited to participate in the trial. Outcomes: the main outcome is the declared alcohol consumption at 12 months. Patients will be evaluated by phone at 3, 6 and 12 months by an independent outcome assessor. Analyses: An intention to treat analyses will be performed Number of patients: 600 patients will be included Number of centers:3 centres (university hospital) will participate

Official Title
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Effect of an Interactive Computer Program to Prevent Alcohol Misuse. A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial. The BREVALCO Study.

Conditions
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AOD Misuse

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Interactive Computer Program to prevent alcohol misuse.


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: age >=18 patients consulting in an emergency department screened for alcohol misuse or dependence (i.e. for women: AUDIT score>5 or consumption of more than 14 alcohol drinks per week For men: AUDIT score>8 or consumption of more than 7 alcohol drinks per week) informed and signed consent form clinical exam performed having social protection Exclusion Criteria: vital risk patients having mental disorder, patient unable to answer the questions and to participate in the computer program because of their clinical condition patients no understanding French languages patient already being treated for alcohol disorder patients asking for a specific treatment for their alcohol disorder patients unable to answer to the follow-up visits

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: ICP to prevent alcohol misuse.<br>Interactive Computer Program (ICP) to prevent alcohol misuse. | Behavioral: Interactive Computer Program to prevent alcohol misuse.<br>* Interactive Computer Program with questionnaires, video and informations<br>|
| Sham Comparator: ICP to enhance balanced diet<br>2. Interactive Computer Program to enhance balanced diet (sham intervention) | Behavioral: Interactive Computer Program to prevent alcohol misuse.<br>* Interactive Computer Program with questionnaires, video and informations<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The mean number of alcohol drinks by day in the previous week, at 12months. |  | 12 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| the AUDIT score (0-40) at 12 months, |  | 12 months | 
| the DSM-IV-TR criteria of alcohol abuse or dependence at 12 months |  | 12 months | 
| the mean number of drunkenness or alcohol intoxications with behaviour problems per day in the previous week at 12 months, |  | 12 months | 
| Three numerical scales of social satisfaction (0 to 10) based on health, family life or relationship, occupation or daily activity at 12 months, |  | 12 months | 
| the percentage of consultations at an ED at 12 months, |  | 12 months | 
| the percentage of consultations at hospital at 12 months, |  | 12 months | 
| the rate of acceptance of a long-term follow-up |  | 12 months | 
| the rate of suicide attempts. |  | 12 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Alcohol, dependency