A new, low-cost e-health treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder using mental imagery [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Kavanagh (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Jennifer Connolly ,  Dr Matthew Gullo ,  Prof Jackie Andrade ,  Prof Jason Connor
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Brief description This project offers the first large-scale test of phone-based Functional Imagery Training (FIT), a new, low-cost way to help people change behaviours using mental imagery, regardless of where they live. The trial addresses Alcohol Use Disorder—a common problem with substantial health and social impacts, comparing FIT with verbal motivational treatments, and testing effects on alcohol use and quality of life over 12 months. Cost-effectiveness and predictions of outcome are also examined.

Funding Amount $AUD 917,760.02

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant