Cash for clean breath: can remote monitoring help beat alcohol addiction?
NCT ID NCT03883126
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving people with alcohol use disorder monetary rewards for submitting breathalyzer tests that show no alcohol can help them stay abstinent. Participants use a smartphone app and a breathalyzer at home. The goal is to see if this remote approach works as well as in-person programs, especially for underserved communities.
What this could mean
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Active substance
monetary incentives
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, scalable way to help people with alcohol use disorder reduce or stop drinking using remote monitoring and rewards.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a medication or cure. Success depends on participants' motivation and the incentive structure, and results may not apply to everyone with alcohol use disorder.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Carilion Clinic: In person-enrollment
Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States
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Nationwide Online Enrollment from the Unversity of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States
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University of Kentucky Turfland: In-person enrollment
Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States