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January 2025

Real world implementation of AlcoChange: protocol for an individually randomised parallel group controlled trial

Published trial protocol detailing the methodology and design of the AlcoChange multicentre NHS randomised controlled trial.

Source: Trials Journal

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January 2024

AlcoChange: a digital therapeutic for patients with alcohol-related liver disease

Peer-reviewed proof-of-concept study published in JHEP Reports demonstrating the effectiveness of AlcoChange in patients with alcohol-related liver disease.

Source: JHEP Reports (Elsevier)

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December 2022

Trial of new smartphone app to help people cut drinking

Southampton CTU announces the launch of the AlcoChange clinical trial to test whether a smartphone app can help people with alcohol-related liver disease reduce their alcohol use.

Source: Southampton Clinical Trials Unit

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Funding Award

NIHR Funding Award – NIHR201002

Summary of the NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme funding award that supports the multicentre AlcoChange clinical trial.

Source: NIHR Funding Awards

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Media Coverage

January 2024

New app aims to help liver disease patients abstain from alcohol

A mobile phone app which helps patients with alcohol-related liver disease to stay sober could help save hundreds of lives every year.

Source: UCL News

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January 2024

New app encourages sobriety

Royal Free London feature on AlcoChange and its use in patients with alcohol-related liver disease.

Source: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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January 2024

AlcoChange app to help alcohol-related liver disease patients stay sober

Study revealed that 57% of people using the AlcoChange app regularly remained sober across a three-month period, compared to 22% of those who did not.

Source: PharmaTimes

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Health Foundation

AlcoChange: a smartphone tool to reduce alcohol use and admissions

Project profile describing earlier implementation of AlcoChange to support patients with alcoholic liver disease.

Source: The Health Foundation

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NHS Trust News

AlcoChange smartphone digital therapeutic to improve outcomes in alcohol

Local research news announcing Barnsley Hospital's participation in the AlcoChange trial.

Source: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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EASL Recognition

EASL "Read of the Week" – AlcoChange JHEP Reports paper

The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) featured the AlcoChange JHEP Reports article as their "Read of the Week."

Source: European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)

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