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Virtual coach aims to help canadians cut back on alcohol

NCT ID NCT05906979

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Registered, but not yet taking participants.
By invitation only
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Paused
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Ongoing
Running, but no longer taking on new participants.
Completed
The trial has finished. Results may not be published yet.
Stopped early
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Cancelled This study
Cancelled before anyone took part.

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Not a trial. The treatment could once be requested outside a study, but no longer can.
Approved
The treatment has been approved, so it is available normally rather than through this programme.

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

Summary

This study aimed to develop a digital health worker named PAHOLA to deliver brief counseling for people who drink too much but avoid traditional treatment. The goal was to see if a computer-based coach could help reduce alcohol use and improve health. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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.

Expected to start

May 2022

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2022

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Current drinkers 18 years of age and older who score 7 to 23 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test 2. Use of medication to treat harmful alcohol use will be allowed provided that the dose has been stable for 8 weeks 3. Availability of a computer with a connection to the internet and a camera and microphone Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of drug use disorders (other than alcohol) in the last two years (except tobacco use disorder) 2. Dose changes of concomitant medications will not be permitted during the study period 3. Pregnant or lactating women, and women of childbearing potential who are not using medically accepted forms of contraception, or women who are planning on becoming pregnant during the study time frame 4. People who are currently reciving psychological treatment for alcohol use disorders

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Conditions

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alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking

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Alcohol drinking Alcoholism

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