Can an online therapy program help with alcohol and suicidal thoughts?

NCT ID NCT06845761

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows 100 adults who drink alcohol at least weekly and have some interest in cutting back. Researchers want to see how alcohol use, suicidal thoughts, and decision-making are linked. Participants get access to a self-guided online cognitive behavioral therapy program (CBT4CBT) and complete three months of follow-up assessments. The goal is to understand what predicts engagement with the program and whether it helps reduce drinking and suicidal thoughts.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT4CBT) via computer or internet
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a scalable, low-cost digital tool to help people reduce alcohol use and related suicidal thoughts.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-group observational study with no control group, so results may not prove the therapy works. Engagement with the self-guided program may be low.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking Behavior Suicidal Ideation Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE SUICIDAL IDEATION/BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States

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