New female-focused therapy aims to curb alcohol misuse in women veterans
NCT ID NCT06118346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group designed specifically for women Veterans who have alcohol use disorder. About 162 women will take part, and the therapy focuses on changing drinking habits and related behaviors. The goal is to see if this female-only approach works better than standard care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 162 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: * women aged 18 or older * Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces * Enrolled in healthcare at VA NYHHS; * AUDIT-C ≥3 plus diagnosis of AUD and/or risky drinking (defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as more than 3 drinks on any one day or more than 7 drinks per week) on more detailed screening * consumed alcohol within 90 days prior to our study's initial eligibility screen. Exclusion criteria: * participant is acutely suicidal * participant has acute psychotic or manic symptoms associated with severe mental illness * participant is pregnant at initial eligibility screen.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
New York, New York, 10010, United States
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