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Online therapy gets a personal touch: patient stories may boost alcohol misuse treatment

NCT ID NCT05555264

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Regina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested an enhanced version of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for people who misuse alcohol. Researchers added real patient stories and optional resources for common issues like anxiety and depression. 205 adults from Saskatchewan took part, either with therapist guidance or self-guided. The goal was to see if these additions improved how patients felt about the program and their drinking habits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make online therapy for alcohol misuse more effective and relatable by including real patient stories and extra resources for common mental health issues.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial with 205 participants, so results are available but may not apply to everyone. The study focuses on patient satisfaction and engagement, not long-term abstinence or cure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

205 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * are residing in Saskatchewan; * are over the age of 17; * endorse alcohol misuse; * and have access to a computer and the Internet. Exclusion Criteria: * have a severe medical condition and/or psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis); * show signs of severe depression; * are assessed as being at high risk of suicide; * have severe problems with drugs (other than alcohol and/or cannabis; measured by scoring \> 24 on the DUDIT, or by clinical assessment); * have severe cognitive impairment; * demonstrate low motivation or concerns regarding completing the online treatment program; * or do/will engage in ongoing or impending significant mental health treatment (i.e., \>2 visits per month).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol misuse

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina

    Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2, Canada

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