Randomised controlled trial of treatment for alcohol use problems and social phobia [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrew Baillie (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Claudia Sannibale ,  Prof Maree Teesson ,  Prof Paul Haber ,  Prof Ronald Rapee

Brief description Social Phobia and harmful Alcohol use often go together and suferers experince additional distress, disability, and worse results from treatment. Previous clinical trials tested adding treatments for the separate disorders together which may have confused patients. This project test integrated evidence based CBT treatments for the separate problems compared to treatment for alcohol alone. Reduced drinking, decreased social anxiety and increased quality of life are the expected results

Funding Amount $AUD 630,333.87

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant