Cash for sobriety: can rewards keep transplant patients off alcohol?
NCT ID NCT06304467
First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program called contingency management for people who have had a liver transplant due to alcohol-related liver disease and have started drinking again. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive escalating gift card rewards for negative alcohol tests over 10 weeks, or standard care. The goal is to see if the rewards increase the number of alcohol-free days. The study involves 30 adults and is conducted remotely via Zoom or phone.
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Locations
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Pfleger Liver Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90095-1406, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Contingency management (behavioral therapy with monetary rewards)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical way to help liver transplant patients stay alcohol-free and improve their long-term health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 people, so results may not apply broadly. The rewards are modest and may not be enough to change behavior for everyone.
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