Automated Reinforcement Management Systems, Phase II
Washington State University
Summary
The Automated Reinforcement Management Systems Phase II (ARMS II) study is a phase II trial is a randomized controlled, non-medicated assisted trial to determine the effectiveness of Contingency Management (CM) treatment for reducing alcohol drinking among adults who want to quit or reduce their alcohol consumption.
Description
The Automated Reinforcement Management Systems Phase II (ARMS II) study is a phase II randomized controlled, non-medication assisted trial to determine the effectiveness of Contingency Management (CM) delivered remotely as a treatment for reducing alcohol consumption among drinking adults who want to reduce their consumption. The study will utilize an application developed by Managed Health Connections, Appropos Health, that connects to a Bluetooth breathalyzer to collect sample results and provide rewards to participants. Qualifying participants will be randomized into one of two groups, a Co…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 years * Have consumed 3 or more drinks in once occasion 4 or more times in the previous 30 days 3 * Have the ability to read and speak English * Have the ability to provide written informed consent * Have a breath alcohol value of 0.00 during informed consent * Owns a smartphone with an active service provider that is compatible with the study application. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe alcohol use disorder that our medical staff deems too risky for safe participation; * Significant risk of dangerous alcohol withdrawal, defined as history of seizure due to alco…
Interventions
- BehavioralContingency Management
Participants in the contingent group will be rewarded on an incrementally increasing scale for submitting consecutive breathalyzer samples that are 0.00%. For every day this target is met, the participant will receive an increase in reward until a daily cap is reached. If a day contains at least one sample where the target is not met, the participant will not be paid for that day, and the amount will reset. The participant will have the opportunity to earn on this scale throughout the duration of the study.
Location
- Washington State UniversitySpokane, Washington