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Can a computer program help people who drink and think about suicide?

NCT ID NCT07842588

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mark J Rzeszutek, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Summary

Researchers want to understand how alcohol use, suicidal thoughts, and the way people make decisions are connected. They will follow about 180 adults who drink weekly and have some interest in cutting back. Participants complete surveys over 12 weeks and are assigned by chance to get access to a self-guided computer program for alcohol use either right away or after a waiting period. The study compares people with and without recent suicidal thoughts to see what factors relate to drinking and treatment engagement.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Computer-Based Training for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT4CBT), a self-guided computerized cognitive behavioral therapy program for alcohol use
What this could lead to
If the study shows a link between decision-making patterns, alcohol use, and suicidal thoughts, it could help researchers design better treatments for people who struggle with both. It could also show whether a self-guided computer program helps people cut back on drinking.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small behavioral component, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to people with more severe alcohol problems or to those who are already in treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 180 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Mar 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Consume alcohol at least weekly * Score of 8 or greater on the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) * Some interest in cutting back on drinking or quitting * Read and understand English * Recent active/passion ideation Exclusion Criteria: * Score of 31 or greater on the AUDIT * Having unmanaged psychiatric diagnoses * Already being in treatment for alcohol use disorder at baseline * Past month substance use other than cannabis or tobacco

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Conditions

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alcohol abuse Suicidal Ideation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) Suicidal ideation

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