Virtual Care Trial for Alcohol Use Disorder: Testing Telephone and Digital Interventions to Improve Treatment Access
247 Health News Editorial
·15 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsUniversity of Michigan researchers are testing virtual care strategies including telephone and digital portal interventions to improve treatment access for alcohol use disorder. The 362-participant trial evaluates whether technology-driven approaches can overcome traditional barriers to AUD treatment.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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