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Can Selfcompassion Training Reduce Alcohol Consumption in Patients With Alcohol Use Disosrder ?
Sponsor: Etablissement Public de Santé Barthélemy Durand
Summary
The objective of this interventional study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program in reducing alcohol consumption in a population of individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), six months after the intervention. The MSC program was designed to enhance self-compassion skills. It has demonstrated a mediating effect on symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety, which are known to contribute to the maintenance of AUD. Outpatients with AUD will be included after providing informed consent and will be randomized into two groups (MSC+TAU vs TAU). The follow-up includes 13 visits over a 9-month period, with group sessions according to allocation. Three follow-up visits are scheduled up to six months after the end of the sessions. Participants will complete several scales and surveys (AUDIT, TLFB, SCS, HAD, SSS-S, TOSCA-3, AQoLS, MAAS, Fagerström, CUDIT-R, EVA craving).
Official title: Can Selfcompassion Training Reduce Alcohol Consumption in Patients With Alcohol Use Disosrder ? Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
152
Start Date
2025-10
Completion Date
2027-10
Last Updated
2025-08-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Mindful Self-Compassion program
The MSC self-compassion program will be delivered by instructors trained by the LBCM Organization, certified Qualiopi and affiliated to the ADM (accredited training organization). The MSC program consists of 8 weekly sessions, each 2.5 hours long, plus an additional half-day of supplementary practice .
Treatment As Usual (TAU) program
Current treatment strategies for Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) rely on a combination of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments (Schuckit, 2009). The three specialized outpatient centers participating in our study provide comprehensive and up-to-date addiction care that meets international and national recommendations (HAS, 2023; SFA, 2023). The services offered, in addition to standard care, include: Brief interventions, Psychoeducation sessions, Motivational interview, Individual and group therapies for patients (cognitive-behavioral therapies, cognitive remediation, relaxation techniques), Individual and group therapies for families, Psychosocial interventions, including social support and strengthening of psychosocial skills, Peer support groups (peer helpers, expert patients, former user groups)
Locations (1)
Etablissement Public de Santé Barthélemy Durand
Étampes, France