Phosphatidylethanol as an outcome measure in treatment aimed at controlled drinking.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) is a specific marker of alcohol intake, used both as a screening method for hazardous use and as an outcome measure in the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, what cut-off values to apply for hazardous use in a treatment setting is still unclear. We aimed to investigate the correlation between PEth and self-reported drinking and identify the optimal cut-off for hazardous use, for patients with AUD and a stated goal of controlled drinking.

Methods

We used data from a randomized controlled trial of two different psychological treatments aiming for controlled drinking, conducted within specialized addiction care in Stockholm, Sweden. A total of 181 patients left samples that could be included in the current analysis. Outcomes

SUBMITTER: Hammarberg A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452308 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature