TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - A comparison of three types of web-based inhibition training for the reduction of alcohol consumption in problem drinkers: study protocol
JO  - BMC public health
A1  - Jones, Andrew
A1  - McGrath, Elly
A1  - Houben, Katrijn
A1  - Nederkoorn, Chantal
A1  - Robinson, Eric
A1  - Field, Matt
SP  - 796
EP  - 796
VL  - 14
IS  - 
N2  - BACKGROUND: Problem drinkers have poor inhibitory control (disinhibition). Previous studies have demonstrated that various forms of 'inhibition training' can reduce alcohol consumption in the laboratory and at short-term follow-up, but their longer-term efficacy and mechanisms of action are unknown. In this phase 2 randomised controlled trial we will contrast the effects of three forms of inhibition training and a control intervention, delivered via the Internet in multiple sessions over four weeks, on alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers.<br><br>METHODS/design: Heavy drinkers who are interested in reducing their alcohol consumption will receive a brief intervention and will monitor their own alcohol intake for one week before being randomised to one of four treatment groups: 1. General inhibition training; 2. Cue-Specific inhibition training; 3. Alcohol No-Go training; or 4. Control. They will complete up to 14 sessions of training via the Internet over a four-week period, and will be followed-up for a further six weeks after the end of the training period. Primary outcome measures are reductions in alcohol consumption and heavy drinking days. The number of abstinent days is a secondary outcome measure. We will also investigate changes in inhibitory control and automatic alcohol affective associations in response to training. <br><br>DISCUSSION: This study will establish if web-based inhibition training can help problem drinkers to reduce their alcohol intake, and it will identify which form(s) of inhibition training are most effective.Trial registation: Trial Registation number: ISRCTN55671858.<p/>  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1471-2458
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-796
ID  - ref1
ER  -