Online interventions for problem gamblers with and without co-occurring problem drinking: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThis trial will expand upon the current research on Internet interventions for addictions and inform the development of treatments for those with co-occurring problem drinking and gambling.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov,NCT03323606. Registered on 24 October 2017. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - May 25, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Survey of professional views on sharing interim results by the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB): what to share, with whom and why
ConclusionThe IControlER and ACP are unmasking of interim results and should not be shared. The UCP is a technical measure that is potentially misleading and also should not be shared. The ICombinedER is usually known by the SC and sponsor making it easy to determine group rates if the IControlER is known. Though most respondents thought the ICombinedER should be shared with the SC as it does not unmask relative effects between groups, we do not recommend sharing the ICombinedER as it is flawed measure that can have multiple interpretations possibly suggesting that one group is performing better, worse or the same as a com...
Source: Trials - May 21, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment and intervention in a coping-focused intervention for hearing voices (SAVVy): study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
This study offers a highly novel examination of specific smartphone capabilities and their integration with traditional psychological treatment for distressing voices. Such technology has potential to enhance psychological interventions and promote adaptation to distressing experiences.Trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry,ACTRN12617000348358. Registered on 7 March 2017. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - May 2, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Optimizing a community-engaged multi-level group intervention to reduce substance use: an application of the multiphase optimization strategy
This study is fully powered to detect change in AIDU in a sample of 528 men with a histories of SUD and incarceration, residing in Newark, NJ in the United States. A community collaborative board oversees recruitment using a variety of strategies including indigenous field worker sampling, facility-based sampling, community advertisement through fliers, and street outreach. Participants are randomly assigned to one of 16 conditions that include a combination of the following candidate intervention components: peer or licensed facilitator, group dialogue, personal goal development, and community organizing. All participants...
Source: Trials - April 27, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Estimating the Short-term Effectiveness of Online Advertisements for Improving Health
Conditions: Anorexia; Obesity; Smoking Cessation Interventions: Behavioral: Ads display with target websites; Behavioral: Ads display with control websites Sponsors: Microsoft Research; Schneider Children's Medical Center, Israel; Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzeliya Completed (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - February 20, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
