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Long-Term Relapse Study: Pilot Study

Ever had a problem with alcohol? You may be eligible to participate in this research study on recovery from alcohol problems if you've resolved a problem with drinking in the last 1-5 years.

3 hours over 1 week
Estimated Time Commitment
Any Sex/Gender, 18-years or older
May Be Eligible
Payment up to $158
May Be Offered
Survey, Personal health tracking, Office visit
May Be Required
 
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This project is not recruiting.

What we are studying

We are studying Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and trying to understand more about longer-term risks that govern return to alcohol use after initial remission has been achieved. Individuals may be eligible if they have resolved a problem with alcohol in the last 1-5 years. 


Why it is important

Despite the risk for long-term relapse even after full remission has been achieved, very little is known about the factors which contribute to this longer-term relapse risk. 


What we hope to accomplish

The goal of this pilot study is to determine feasibility and acceptability of conducting this type of study, specifically regarding recruitment and assessment. These data will support the application for future studies. This study has the potential to contribute valuable information regarding the recovery pathways of adults in their early years of AUD remission. 

Principal Investigator

John Kelly, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Public Profile

Individuals who have resolved a problem with alcohol in the last 1-5 years. 

Individuals who participate will be asked to complete a one-time series of questionnaires along with a diagnostic interview with a member of the study staff. Completion of the cross-sectional survey, whether accomplished during an in-person visit or online/by phone, is followed by participant's completion of a 7-day burst of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) using the smartphone mobile application called MetricWire. Those who do not have an Android or Apple smartphone, and as such are unable to download the MetricWire application, will complete their participation in the study following the one-time, cross-sectional assessment. 


Project activities may include:

  • Survey
  • Personal health tracking
  • Office visit

Estimated Time Commitment

3 hours over 1 week


Subjects will receive up to a total of $158 for participation in the study ($100 for survey completion, $38 for smartphone app mini-survey participation, and $20 for travel reimbursement).

Massachusetts General Hospital Recovery Research Institute
151 Merrimac St Boston, MA 6th Floor

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Travel

  • Travel reimbursed
  • Parking available

Participating Institutions


Funding Source

  • Department
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