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Sleep problems may predict alcohol relapse after rehab

NCT ID NCT02181569

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at how sleep quality and beliefs about sleep affect the risk of relapse in people recovering from alcohol dependence. Researchers followed 198 adults as they left inpatient rehab and returned home, measuring sleep with questionnaires and activity monitors. The goal was to see if sleep problems could predict who would start drinking again.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify sleep-related warning signs that predict relapse, leading to better support for people in recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that only measures sleep and drinking patterns—it does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to everyone with alcohol dependence.

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Study facts

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

Participants

198 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2014

Finished

Mar 2019

Lead sponsor

A government research agency

The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

Treatment seeking individuals with alcohol dependence who are admitted into a 28-day inpatient treatment program.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants will be eligible for this study if they are: * 18 years of age or older, * Enrolled on the screening, assessment and treatment protocol (14-AA-0181) * Have been an inpatient for 21 days or more preceding discharge, * Not enrolled onto a pharmacologic intervention study, * Able to understand the study, and * Willing to return to the Clinical Center 4-6 weeks after being discharged from inpatient treatment for a follow-up visit. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants will be ineligible for this study if they are: * Less than 18 years of age, * Unable to understand the purpose of the study, * Unable to provide informed consent, * Unable to follow the study design, or * Unable or unwilling to return to the Clinical Center 4-6 weeks after being discharged from inpatient treatment for a follow-up visit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcohol dependence Behavior, Addictive sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcoholism

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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