LDART for Alcohol Use Disorder

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of LDART, a Social Support Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder

This study is a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a digital intervention called Let's Do Addiction Recovery Together! (LDART) in adults with alcohol use disorder, relative to a control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Currently reside in Connecticut, USA
• Have a smartphone that can send and receive text messages and have internet access that can be access over the course of a month
• Had ≥5 heavy drinking days (defined as ≥4 or ≥5 drinks in one sitting for women and men, respectively) in the past 28 days
• Alcohol Symptom Checklist ≥4, indicating moderate/severe AUD
• Have some self-reported desire to cut down or quit drinking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to provide informed consent, as assessed by the consent quiz
• Unable to speak, read, or write in English
• Vulnerable population status
• Unlikely to be able to complete study procedures in the next 2-3 months