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Summary

This study compares web-based relapse prevention therapy (e-RPT) to traditional face-to-face therapy for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Findings will determine if e-RPT is a viable, accessible alternative for AUD treatment.

Keywords:

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Digital Health
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a prevalent condition with high relapse rates.
Traditional face-to-face relapse prevention therapy (RPT) faces accessibility and cost barriers.
Web-based RPT (e-RPT) offers a potential solution to improve access to care.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish the first academic e-RPT program for AUD.
To compare the efficacy of e-RPT versus face-to-face RPT in reducing relapse rates.
To assess the impact of e-RPT on quality of life, self-efficacy, resilience, and depressive symptoms.

Main Methods:

Sixty adult participants with AUD will be randomized to 10 sessions of e-RPT or face-to-face RPT.
e-RPT involves predesigned modules with asynchronous therapist feedback.
Outcomes including alcohol consumption, self-efficacy, resilience, and depression will be measured at baseline, mid-treatment, and end-of-treatment.

Main Results:

Participant recruitment is scheduled for October 2022, with data collection and analysis concluding by October 2023.
Statistical analysis will employ linear and binomial regression for continuous and categorical outcomes.
Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.

Conclusions:

This study pioneers the evaluation of e-RPT effectiveness against traditional RPT.
Web-based interventions are hypothesized to offer enhanced accessibility and affordability for AUD treatment.